In conversations with Fortune 100 senior executives, a common theme that came up was the importance of taking risks. Each executive credited much of their success to a series of risks they took in their career. Their stories not only challenged my personal view on [...]
Most people wish for extra time in the day to complete everything they want to accomplish. The proactive ones manage time. The effective ones, according to The Power of Full Engagement, manage energy to best use the 24-hours we have each day. But what does [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Extreme Ownership: How U.S Navy Seals Lead and Win Published: November 2017 ISBN-10: 1250183866 EP Rating: 4 out of 5 (worth picking up) EP Main Takeaway: To be a leader, you need [...]
When I reflect on the best relationships in my life, both personally and professionally, the common denominator is always trust. Trust makes life easier because it allows you to focus on building and growing as opposed to worrying and guarding. When there is low trust, [...]
A while back I took an improv comedy class to step out of my comfort zone and in the moment, we had to choose an object that started with the first letter of our name and create a gesture to go along with it. I [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein Published: February 2009 ISBN-10: 014311526 EP Rating: 4 out of 5 (interesting read) EP Main Takeaway: People's choices [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck-Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Jim Collins Published: October 2011 ISBN-10: 0062120999 EP Rating: 5 out of 5 (must read for business leaders) EP [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day by Todd Henry Published: April 2015 ISBN-10: 1591846994 EP Rating: 5 out of 5 (must read) EP Main Takeaway: Know your purpose and devote [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone by Mark Goulston Published: March 2015 ISBN-10: 0814436471 EP Rating: 4 out of 5 (good read) EP Main Takeaway: Focus on [...]
My two-year old son, Jake, fractured his shin a few weeks ago and had to wear a full leg cast. As a parent, I imagined endless whining and moping and an annoying summer all around. Surprisingly, that didn't happen. He didn't even cry at the doctor's office. I've [...]
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