326 Zeynep Ton: Figure It Out
When sales are down and overhead costs are skyrocketing, what’s the instinct? Cut costs, maybe? Fire some folks? Trim down, get leaner? Zeynep Ton says…
One Surprising Way to Show People You Care About Them
“Average players want to be left alone. Good players want to be coached. Great players want to be told the truth.” Doc Rivers This past week, the topic of feedback […]
325 HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar: Architects Should Be Forgotten
Representation is the basis of our political system. We can’t get everyone’s vote on every issue – folks are busy, and that would take way too much time…
I Didn’t Always Feel This Way, But Now I Can’t Imagine My Life Without It
Leave home, leave the country, leave the familiar. Only then can routine experience- buying bread, eating vegetables, even saying hello-become new all over again. Anthony Doerr When I stepped off […]
324 Kelly Richmond Pope: Predator, Prey and Whistleblowers
What does it mean to be the only one in the room who knows something is wrong? You’re the only one in your company who sees the number they missed. What do…
Is Inviting Others Into Your Home a Thing of the Past?
“Invite people into your life who don’t look or act like you. You might find they challenge your assumptions and make you grow.” Mellody Hobson We have done a lot […]
323 Shirzad Chamine: Look At The Palm Of Your Hand
It’s said that cliches become cliches for a reason. There’s at least a bit of truth to them. So try this one on – you are your own worst enemy. There’s a…
322 Vanessa Patrick: Marigolds and Black Walnuts
Have you ever had trouble saying something simple, like “no?” No, I can’t do that. What about all the times you might have said yes, when in your heart all…
In Memoriam
This past week, my friend, colleague, and coach, David Peterson, passed away. David had a storied career, including being the Director of Executive Coaching and Leadership at Google for many […]
321 Magdalena Mook: Don’t Be Mediocre
The temptation to compromise on our values is always there. Compromising could make things easier for us. Not only can it get you out of a hole…