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The Gatekeeper To Your Mind
The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is a small part of our brain that plays an outsized role in our perception. The RAS acts as a...
Feb 6, 2024


The Inner Critic That Silences Us
Why is it so difficult for many of us to find our voices at work? Plain and simple, we asses our personal risk when deciding to respond....
Jan 30, 2024


The Invisible Bias That Could Be Sabotaging Your Career
The year was 1940, and the Royal Air Force was taking heavy casualties from German fighter planes. Desperate to improve aircraft...
Jan 23, 2024


My $20,000 cup of coffee (that wasn't even that good)
Over my life and career, I've witnessed the labor perception bias rear its head time and time again. This tendency to fixate on inputs...
Jan 16, 2024


Navigating the Urgency-Visibility Dilemma: A Guide to Effective Problem-Solving in the Workplace
The dichotomy between urgency and visibility poses a significant challenge in today's fast-paced and ever-changing workplace. The natural...
Jan 9, 2024


How Long To Give It? Navigating Career Opportunities.
I often encounter the age-old question of how long to give an opportunity before determining it isn't the right fit. Many young...
Jan 3, 2024


Am I Wandering, In A Holding Pattern, Or Am I Being Prepared?
We are filled with optimism and ambition at the dawn of our careers. Our minds create plans of success and envision grand achievements....
Dec 28, 2023


Imposter Syndrome Is Real. I should know; I suffered from it.
Imposter Syndrome is a sneaky little devil that can creep up on anyone, no matter how successful or accomplished they may be. It's like...
Dec 20, 2023


Meet Maya, the modern employee
I had AI read a synopsis of my book I QUIT! Winning the War for Top Talent and create a realistic fictional character who would represent...
Dec 18, 2023


One small change took him from disengaged to a dynamic leader.
Building effective teams is crucial for success in today's fast-paced business environment. However, it can be challenging to understand...
Dec 14, 2023


The Nomination Fails...Due to Lack of a 2nd.
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the grand vision and forget the little things that make all the difference. We...
Dec 12, 2023


The 18-Inch Journey: Inspiring Employees to Believe in Your Company Mission
In business, a company's success is not solely determined by its products or services but by its employees' collective belief and...
Dec 7, 2023


Are Side Quests valuable or a path to GAME OVER?
Welcome, fellow gamers and business titans! Today, we will explore the correlation between side quests in video games and those pesky...
Dec 5, 2023


Another Epidemic is Emerging: Unhappiness
The Wall Street Journal had a great article yesterday titled "Why Is Everyone So Unhappy at Work Right Now? They provide data that U.S....
Nov 29, 2023


I Prevented Someone From Getting Fired Last Week
Last week, I was on a plane returning home after several days of promoting my new book when I began chatting with two business owners...
Nov 25, 2023


Recent data says your employees are suffering. Should you care?
Earlier this week, the American Psychological Association (APA) reported that a "collective trauma" was experienced by US adults as a...
Nov 8, 2023


Does your life need CPR?
In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, many individuals are caught in a cycle of overstimulation, overconsumption, and...
Nov 2, 2023


Carrot, Egg & Coffee Soup: A recipe for creating balanced teams at work.
In workplace culture, stories often serve as powerful tools to convey valuable lessons and insights. One such story that holds relevance...
Oct 30, 2023


Was the Tiger King the ruler of the Pandemic?
History rarely remembers rulers who were flashes in the pan or reigned for short periods, only to be forgotten. They are seldom...
Oct 25, 2023


Did playing outside as a kid make you a less stressed adult?
I am a Gen X kid. In the summer, when I woke up, I ate breakfast and then went outside and played all day, drinking from the garden hose...
Oct 19, 2023
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