Sometimes, when trying to solve a problem, you can hit a wall. The answers or the solutions just aren’t coming to you, no matter how much you think about it. And that can be really frustrating. One way of dealing with this is to look around your world for some random phrase or idea that […]
decision making, Decisions, fortune cookie
I’m always a little suspicious of articles that set up what I consider to be a false dichotomy. And a recent article on Forbes pitting passion and purpose against each other, seemed to do just that. There’s been a lot of writing about “passion” and “purpose” in leadership recently. Neither, of course, is “new,” but […]
Passion, Passionate, Purpose, Success
The old saying “it’s lonely at the top” is true. The higher up you go in an organization, the fewer peers you have. You also learn more confidential information, but there are fewer people with whom you can share it. Despite there being fewer people in your in-company network, higher level positions are also the […]
Mastermind Groups, Mentor, Network, Personal Board of Directors, Thought Partners
Have you ever been delightfully surprised by someone? I was several years ago, and I still remember it clearly. A friend of mine was looking to sell his house. I referred him to a friend of mine, Lisa, who is a real estate broker. Ultimately, he didn’t use Lisa to sell his house, but the […]
The financial world is a mess. And chances are this mess has leaked into your life professionally and personally. Most business leaders are looking for ways to protect and strengthen their organizations right now. This article offers some insights on how to do that. Events in the world – both good and bad – are […]
