In the early part of my career, I struck out more than once when it came to working for and being mentored by strong leaders. Instead, I seemed to gravitate toward highly successful business professionals who understood sales and results but lacked true leadership. They were not mentors. They may have trained their employees, but
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A few weeks ago, I was at an HR conference when a speaker said something that has become a bit of a broken record in my head: “The pace of change will never be as slow as it is today.” Wow. Let that sink in. Lately, I’ve found myself asking this question, “Am I just
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As part of our internal AI challenge, we asked the tool to review our outbound emails and meeting transcripts, compare them to our brand promise, and provide personalized coaching. Overall? I got strong alignment. But then came the growth edge. When it’s time to move a prospect or client to a decision, I could be
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Some may find the phrase “think outside the box” overused, but I disagree. It perfectly captures the idea of stepping beyond the boundaries we set for ourselves or those we feel others impose on us. Whether you embrace the phrase or not, the truth remains: we ALL have the ability to think beyond limits and
God Only Knows by The Beach Boys is in my top 3 list of all-time favorite songs. I love everything about it. The harmonies. The lyrics. The sound. But it wasn’t until after lead singer Brian Wilson’s death that I learned something that gave it even deeper meaning: it was written as a love song
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. Our friend’s horse, Jammer, was recently diagnosed with cancer. Don’t worry—he’s doing great post-surgery and chemo injections. In fact, he’s been soaking up the extra attention (and treats) so much that he’s gotten a little chunky. But this isn’t just a story
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Is it just me, or is GPS arrival time a personal challenge? If Waze or Google Maps says I’ll arrive in 1 hour and 15 minutes, I’m determined to make it in 1 hour and 14 or less. Maybe it’s in my DNA? My dad’s hobby is racing cars; my grandmother was a fiercely competitive