Every Time You Disrupt Yourself, There’s A Potential Ripple Effect
Not long ago, I was talking to an individual about a major opportunity that one of the partners in their marriage had received. It was precisely the sort of disruptive […]
ENCORE-Ozan Varol: Think Like a Rocket Scientist
Leaping to a new S-Curve of learning can be an overwhelming experience. As we transition from being at the top of our field into a new and less experienced…
Three Ways To Improve Your Personal Growth
When I deplaned in Delhi, a man approached me and offered to pick up my suitcase and ferry it to the cab. I told him no, thank you. I had […]
314 Morra Aarons-Mele: Leading with Anxiety
Anxiety isn’t bad….it’s just data. For some it can even serve as a catalyst, driving them to achieve. Morra Aarons-Mele is the founder of the…
This Life-Experience Is One I Will Not Soon Forget
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” Maya Angelou I wrote about my trip to India when I […]
313 Tony O’Driscoll: Be The Change
This week we’re chatting with Tony O’Driscoll, professor at Duke University’s School of Business. Tony is co-author of the graphic novel, Everyday…
Do You Love To Show Hospitality To Others? It Could Be Your Superpower!

“True hospitality is marked by an open response to the dignity of each and every person.” Kathleen Norris, 19th-century American novelist I am in India for a wedding this week; […]
312 Tim Harrison: The Enjoyable Pain of Growth
Tim Harrison knows a thing or two about growth. At a young age, doctors said Tim would be physically behind all his peers. He outgrew every single one…
What Do You Think Is The Most Important Sound In Any Language?
“A person’s name is the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie A few years ago, I had a podcast producer with a lengthy history in […]
311 Mauro Porcini: Love ≠ Profit
Mauro Porcini was the first Chief Design Officer at both 3M and PepsiCo. He’s also author of the book, The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in…