When salespersons demonstrate that they care more about what is best for me, instead of focusing on what is best for themselves, it can be so refreshing. Last […]

Whether you are just getting started or are nearing the conclusion of it, what is your vision for your career? If you could write an advance summary of what […]

We live in a generation that has learned to respond quickly. At the same time, it has forgotten how to listen deeply. In meetings, conversations, and even […]

When I was in college, I was in what I would call the early stages of a spiritual awakening. Since I felt an interest in learning more about God – and at the […]

Walk into almost any company, and you will hear people described in the language of math. Head count. Full-time equivalents. Resources. Seats to fill. We talk […]

An article in Harvard Business Review reported that, according to research, to realize a truly satisfying life, three things are […]

Usually, voices in your head are not a good thing, but I have learned about two that are reliable. For planning and strategy, two “voices” we should listen […]

Perseverance. We could cite many ingredients that contribute to success, for individuals as well as businesses and organizations, but one common contributing […]

It is Monday. The quarterly numbers are bad. A key client just walked. The team is running on fumes. And somewhere underneath the pressure to perform, to […]

My great-grandfather lived into his mid-90’s. Wade (his first name) was primarily a roofer and a part-time farmer. He loved to work hard and enjoy life. I […]

Have you noticed how angry people seem to be these days? Protesters yelling at each other on public streets and sidewalks. News commentators on TV and radio […]

In the marketplace, we talk a lot about leadership. In reality, however, much of our daily life centers around serving – where we work, in our homes with our […]

Most professionals measure their worth by output. Deals closed. Projects shipped. Inboxes emptied. We live inside metrics and deadlines, and somewhere along […]

When I was a boy, people would repeat the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” That sounded correct, since sticks […]

When I was a young professional, I was blessed to work for companies that valued training. Whether I worked for a CPA firm or a large bank, I was allowed to […]

The marketplace exposes weight fast. A deal falls apart. A trusted leader walks away. The numbers dip. The board wants answers now. Your team is watching you, […]

When many people go to work, their motivation is typically self-oriented. They need to earn a living. They need to provide for their family. They need to have […]

Have you ever felt you were being tested? We tend to associate testing with adversity, having to confront significant hardships or formidable challenges. The […]

Step into the office on a Monday morning. The hum of keyboards. The ping of emails. The competition that hides behind polite smiles and quarterly reports. It […]

In today’s business and professional world, we can find and gain knowledge from many places and in many ways. Wisdom, on the other hand, is not nearly as […]