"...What are we known for? What do we want to be known for? If we want to change the world with our products or our mission, then we must shift the focus of our messaging and marketing. Rather than self-promoting, we must transform our organizations to be people-centric. This sounds like a no-brainer, but looking closer shows just how little this is true and how impactful the change would be if it were. In a … [Read more...]

"...every company and every individual - from new hires to those sitting in the corner office - has the potential to become a platform for change. Lots of businesses talk about values, but in turbulent times, when they matter most, executives often forget to operationalize them. They see values as expensive luxuries that should remain nailed harmlessly to the wall when making business decisions. If some new … [Read more...]

"It's as easy to do something big as it is to do something small, so reach for a fantasy worthy of your pursuit, with rewards commensurate to your effort. Every entrepreneur knows that feeling: that moment of despair when the only thing you are aware of the giant gap between where you find yourself and the life and business you imagine. Once you succeed, people see only success.  If you fail, they see only the … [Read more...]

"Leadership isn't about pushing people, it's about pulling people.  You can't push a rope. Leadership by example isn't everything. People need you to verbalize it and do so in a positive way. Leadership is coaching, and a lot of times coaching is actually coaxing.  What I mean is that it isn't just about strategy or simply setting the right example. It's about providing encouragement and positive … [Read more...]