How to be Chosen
We sometimes get trapped thinking that in order to be the one chosen (for the job or by the client), we need to be seen …
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The Grass May Seem Greener
When you are considering a change in your career, you face the “grass is always greener” problem. You can leave for something that may be …
Your First Step
You can build a strategy–for yourself or your organization–out of fear. You can apply your intelligence, talent, and strength to defend against obvious or unspoken …
Leadership Teams that Work
Show me an organization that is suffering and I’ll show you an organization with a broken leadership team. Show me an organization that consistently thrives …
Busyness and Angst: a Cure
Essayist and cartoonist Tim Kreider wrote the following in his New York Times opinion piece called the The ‘Busy’ Trap. “Busyness serves as a kind …
Leading Without All The Effort
Last night, my wife hosted a small meeting at our house. The group was gathered to plan an important, impactful event. My role was logistics: …
Meaningful Work and Money
Meaningful work and money are not mutually exclusive. Not by a long shot. Having all the money you want is part of the definition of …
Meaningful, Fulfilling Work
What does it take to have meaningful, fulfilling work? Many experts say you must know and follow your passion. Yes. Passion is important. But, as …
Why selecting a niche is so dang hard and what you really need to do
A friend recently asked, “When you were starting did you have any difficulty pinpointing your niche?” Here’s how I answered: Selecting a niche is difficult. …