10 ways to see “hidden” opportunities
How can you increase your odds of being able to see the opportunities that are hiding right in front of you? Here are 10 strategies to help you remove your…
Are you a commodity?
How can you tell if you have become a commodity - a "me-too" worker who is indistinguishable from your peers? More importantly, what steps can you take to become a…
The parable of the farmer and the two strangers
This parable helps us understand how our attitude affects our outlook on life, the people around us and our work.
4 reasons playing it safe is madness
It's not possible to lay low, just do what you're told in your work and try to wait out the downturn. If you're trying to do so, you may be…
To increase your impact, improve the quality of the content you consume
If you want to increase your impact in your life and work, you need to change your diet. Not necessarily your food diet, but the content you consume on a…
Success and the parable of the fireplace
Success in our work doesn't come from just showing up or "phoning in" our work. We need to contribute more value before increased compensation can kick in. This lesson is…
3 Simple Ideas. 1 Giant Impact on Your Life.
Differentiate. Create. Contribute. These 3 simple ideas are "levers" that can move your world in ways you never thought possible.
10 powerful life lessons from The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The movie The Odd Life of Timothy Green contains some powerful life lessons from which you can benefit. Here are 10 that hit home for me.
Average vs. exceptional
Why be average when you can be exceptional?
5 killer advantages introverts have in business and leadership
As the world of business continues to evolve, introverts have a number of unique advantages that can help them to become very successful leaders. So says leadership expert Lisa Petrilli…