September 24, 2012

Enlisting others in your idea

“They don’t get it. They’re a bunch of idiots.” That was the report from my new client upon her return from a visit with a high-level prospect. I listened, dumbstruck, as she ranted on for several minutes how stupid ...

September 12, 2012

Be an intentional witness to the extraordinary

You’re a witness to the extraordinary and you may not even know it. It’s easy to escape notice because it’s right in front of you; veiled in the ordinary. Each day you encounter friends, family, co-workers and strangers. All ...

September 4, 2012

Two questions to inspire others

We all love to be around inspirational people. They’re so…well…inspiring. When beaten down by the challenges of our day, truly inspirational people pick us up and help us feel good about ourselves. You know when you’ve been with one ...

August 31, 2012

Be an outpost for others

Am I a good outpost for others? I asked myself that question recently after completing a long-overdue email cleanse. Over the past several months I’ve let my email in-box get a little out of hand. When the message count ...

July 30, 2012

How one-upmanship undermines leadership

Those who know me are often surprised to discover that I used to be a physics nerd. Back when I was pursuing a degree in that field a joke was circulating about two student physicists trying to impress the ...

July 23, 2012

Five ways to stimulate strategic thinking

You’re on the move; leading an organization, or part of a team just trying to keep up. Whether you’re the one calling the shots or the one receiving them, you can’t afford to not be thinking strategically. Strategic thinking ...

October 4, 2011

How to be a more intentional apprentice

Many aspire to be great leaders, but few give much thought to being a great apprentice. But how do you become a more intentional apprentice? How can you get the most out of a relationship with a mentor?

September 21, 2011

Why you should be a more intentional apprentice

Do you practice being an apprentice intentionally? There are three very good reasons to do so.

April 26, 2010

When it’s time to fire yourself

There have been more times than I care to admit when I've looked at myself in the mirror and said "I've had it with you. You're fired."

April 19, 2010

Three of the hardest networking habits you’ll ever love

Fifteen years ago I learned how to network—the hard way. I decided to start my own professional services company serving local technology companies within my own backyard. My first morning on the job was spent culling my list of ...

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