LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC
Did you ever hear the old adage, when one door closes, another one opens? I’ve thought about that a lot over the last couple of years, as our world has …
BACK TO SCHOOL….(KIND OF)
Yes, it’s September (already), and traditionally that means back-to-school for students, teachers, aides, and administrators around the world. But let’s emphasize the word “traditionally.” Because, like everything else in 2020 …
HIRED AT FIRST SIGHT?
One of the more popular offerings in the reality TV genre is a show called “Married at First Sight,” in which couples agree to marry each other upon their first …
CAN YOU DECLARE INDEPENDENCE?
Recently, a young working mother shared a story with me—“vented” a story, really—that is unfortunately all too common in today’s business environment. She was on a road trip with her …
NO LAUGHING MATTER?
Are you having fun at work? I hope so. At our company, we take fun seriously. And in today’s world, we all need a good laugh every now and then. …
SELLING AND SCHMOOZING
When discussing effective approaches to sales and selling in the 21st century, I frequently reference the old-time salesman from a hundred years ago….the one who created the model in the …
REASONABLE RISK OR APRIL FOOLISHNESS?
With another April Fools Day once again in our rearview mirror, the topic of “foolish business decisions” came to mind. It struck me that the line between calculated risk and …
A Different Kind of March Madness
Like a multitude of other cherished annual traditions, the annual men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments staged collectively under the banner of “March Madness” have undergone some changes in the …
STANDING UP TO WORKPLACE BULLIES
If you’re like many of us, you’ve had run-ins with bullies in your life. For most, these encounters come during childhood, when young human beings are trying to figure out …
Your First One Hundred Days
Throughout history, elected leaders have assumed their office with a plan—or at least a few goals—relating to what they hope to accomplish over their first one hundred days. There’s nothing …