278. Ken Blanchard: Life Is a Special Occasion
Ken Blanchard is one of the most revered thinkers and writers on business, leadership, and management philosophy. He’s authored more than 60 books, consults with Fortune 500 companies, and speaks […]
277. Emma Seppälä: Where Happiness Comes From, According to Science
What IS happiness, really? And what’s the difference between biting into a bar of chocolate and a much more sustained contentment that often eludes us? Ph.D. psychologist Emma Seppälä has […]
Take A Break
Rest is a technology. – Tiffany Shlain We know rest results in a refreshed brain and body, improves our sense of well-being and makes us more productive and efficient. We […]
276. Danny Ainge: Disrupting Basketball, Disrupting Life
Danny Ainge has a storied career in the NBA as a star player, coach, advisor, and executive, currently with the Utah Jazz. To say that sports are Danny Ainge’s life […]
Your Future Self Will Thank You
On Friday evening, my husband invited some students from Southern Virginia University over for dinner. Well, actually, he invited one student, who then invited four friends. Before they came over, […]
275. Reggie Fils-Aimé: Creating a Culture of Mentorship at Nintendo
Back in 2004, the marketing definition of a “gamer” was narrow. It was young, and mostly male, and the video game industry was starting to stagnate. But Nintendo was poised […]
274. Lindsey Shipley (Lactation Link): Natural Things Don’t Always Come Naturally
Parenthood is arguably the ultimate S Curve of learning. We read the books, we get advice, and we plan the perfect Pinterest nursery. But we don’t REALLY know what we’re […]
Close the Loop
“I’m thinking about quitting my job.” That’s what one of our coaching clients said recently. “Why,” I asked. “I like the work,” she said, “But it’s just not feeling good […]
273. Frans Johansson: Diversity Is Your Competitive Advantage
In 15th century Florence, the Medici family was well-known for patronizing great artists, scientists, engineers, and writers. This investment in cross-disciplinary thinking planted the seeds of the Renaissance, a time […]
272. Anne Chow: There’s No Such Thing as Failure – Only Success & Learning
Getting your “big break” rarely comes down to luck. But it’s also hard to engineer a breakthrough moment. Anne Chow believes it’s a combination of science and serendipity: Planning ahead […]
