The Joys of Emergent Strategy: Hanging out with Pee Wee, Patanjali, & Pareto
I just got back from the Academy of Management’s annual conference in Vancouver. My head is spinning! I heard so many great ideas...
Ever have one of those days? What those “orange moments” tell us about our true mettle.
Wayne Dyer says that people are like oranges. He says that when you squeeze an orange, orange juice comes out, “because that’s what’s...
Why trying too hard almost never works! 3 Tips for more authentic engagements
Have you ever met someone in a business setting and been distracted by social awkwardness? It happens. They smile and engage (at least...
Not enough hours in the day? 5 tips for a more sustainable you!
Over the last several months I have been working a lot of extra hours, as multiple projects are winding up and the need to generate...
Sometimes it's good to look in the rearview mirror!
I recently revisited my old workplace on a tour with a group of civic leaders and I was delighted to see how far the organization has...
‘Tis the season… to be flexible! 3 Tips for a Happy, Productive Holiday Season
If you have ever had the pleasure to know a US Marine, you have undoubtedly heard the motto “Semper Fidelis”‑ always faithful. When I...
Hooray! You’ve spread your wings! Now… Can you hold them there?
I have been fortunate enough to step (or be shoved) out of my comfort zone many times, both professionally and personally‑ almost always...
Pick your poison (or your passion): some thoughts on choice and habits
I have been thinking a lot about choices lately. As a solo-preneur there are choices about what business to pursue, whom to collaborate...
Four steps toward positive change
I have spent the better part of the last four years thinking about the patterns in human interaction. How do they show up in the stories...
Jump back! Finding the Courage to Leave a Bad Situation Before it Gets Worse…
I once stayed in a job where I was profoundly unhappy for several years. I liked my boss and the company. I was paid well and given...