Keep Your Leadership Ego in Perspective

Keep Your Leadership Ego in Perspective

As you progress in your leadership career and grow in influence, rank, and stature, never lose sight of the fact that you’re just a speck in an infinite universe, like every other human being who ever lived. It doesn’t matter how much money you make, how...
The Courage to Be Courageous

The Courage to Be Courageous

I once coached a professional named Bob who was considering three separate job offers. All were well-known companies, but one was of particular renown. Its name carried a certain pedigree that eclipsed the others. Bob had settled his mind on one of the lesser offers,...
Having an “Edison Moment”

Having an “Edison Moment”

Today’s post comes courtesy of Craig Atkinson, vice president of communications and strategic services at The Walsh Group.   What would you do if you lost it all? How would you react? What would you say? Would you break or rise to the occasion with strength...
Risk for the Right Reasons

Risk for the Right Reasons

Risk-taking is by definition a little (or a lot) scary, but it can also reveal the best in us. When we’re acting out our convictions and putting concrete action to our deeply-held values, the risks are generally worth it, and can actually be an exciting, positive...
Thank U Covid

Thank U Covid

Back in March, when Covid-19 upended humanity, my first response, like so many others, was to freak out. I worried, “What if this pandemic decimates my business and savings?!” The fear was paralyzing. Within a week, though, my fears gave way to the actions I could...