One Way To Take Charge Of Personal Growth And Help Implement Change
A touchstone. Two times each year –– the first weekend of October which, where I live, is almost always a glorious fall weekend, and the first weekend of April, which […]
341 Chris Rainey: What Do We Really Mean When We Say ‘Human Resources?’
Human resources can be a funny term. What kind of resources do we rely on as humans? Food, water, shelter – but what about emotional resources? What about…
When Was The Last Time You Were Kind, With No Strings Attached?
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” Kahlil Gibran No strings attached. A few weeks ago, I asked Gail Miller this question on the podcast: […]
340 Diana Kander: The Magic In Going Big (And Refusing To Go Home)
There’s a saying that curiosity killed the cat. Have you ever seen a cat investigate a glass you left on the countertop? Or knock over a shelf of books…
To Make Tomorrow Better Than Today, Connect With Your Future Self
“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” –– Roy T. Bennett Today’s letter was prompted, in part, by our podcast guest this week, Hal Hershfield, […]
339 Hal Hershfield: Learning To Love The Person You’ll Become
Who were you ten years ago? How did that person think? How did they see the world? And what about today? How have those things changed? How would you feel…
Speaking Up Without Freaking Out
“You are you. Now, isn’t that pleasant?”–– Dr. Seuss Last week, I was at a professional gathering. We were all sitting in a circle and asked to introduce ourselves. I’ve […]
338 Matt Abrahams: What To Say When You’re Put On The Spot
Isn’t it frustrating when you just can’t say what you want to say? You have all the words ready in your head, you’ve practiced what you’re going to say…
Discovering The People Who Have Had A Strong Influence On Your Life
Over the years, I’ve mentioned a number of people who have influenced my career. More specifically, these people have sponsored me and my work, including Clayton Christensen, Boris Groysberg, Bob […]
337 Gail Miller: Phi·lan·thro·py, Noun
To give to another is to give up something you have. It’s the basis of the world philanthropy, “phila,” meaning love for one another. Two episodes ago we…