Don’t shy away from the hard stuff. It’s often where the most growth and opportunity lies. ...
Continue readingThe Story Of Leadership
If you want to understand who a leader is pay attention to the decisions they make, especially under pressure. I just finished reading the incredible book “Story” by Robert McKee and have pulled a few quotes that I thought summarized this sentiment really well. This book was immensely helpful in understanding that decisions drive...
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If Its Not Ready, Let It Bake Longer
You’d never take a loaf of bread out of the oven halfway through baking it. You’d end up with a doughy blob you can’t eat. You’ve got to let it bake longer. It takes patience, diligence, and self-awareness. Ok, we’re not talking about bread here. We’re talking about your ideas. Sometimes you have a...
Continue readingWhen Your Ideas Get Stolen, And They Will Get Stolen
Reposted from LinkedIn: Seth Godin 🌔 was right when he said people are going to steal your ideas. I work hard to share my ideas with you. And if I’m doing my job well people will share them and build off of them. They might even blatantly copy them. But at the end of...
Continue readingWhat Do You Do?
“What do you do?” It’s a common question. Small talk. I’m a doctor. A concert pianist. A mechanical engineer. That doesn’t tell us much. A better question might be “How do you make an impact?” I help people manage cancer diagnoses. I inspire people with my sonatas. I build bridges that keep people safe....
Continue readingProblem Solvers Or Makers?
There are problem solvers. And there are problem makers. Problem solvers notice something difficult and see the opportunity to make it better. Problem makers notice something difficult and whine about it. Problem solvers self-reflect, empathize, take the blame, and keep moving forward. Problem makers fire off the cuff, yell, and chastise. Problem solvers connect...
Continue readingJobseekers Need To Be Tough, But What Does That Mean?
More than ever, jobseekers today need to be tough. Layoffs. Recession. Archaic promotion processes. But what does it mean to be tough? You might think it means hiding weaknesses, and vulnerability. Always putting on a good face. Never showing doubt. Working to exhaustion every day. Well, toughness might not mean what you think it...
Continue readingTommy Boy And Deep Work
(Originally posted on LinkedIn today) David Spade’s character in Tommy Boy was prophetic. When he told Chris Farley’s character Tommy “Let’s say the average person uses ten percent of his brain. How much do you use? One and a half percent. The rest is filled with malted hops and bong resin.” How often do...
Continue readingIs There A Good Time To Quit?
When is quitting ok? ...
Continue readingSurprise Cuts
Small tragedies are sometimes the hardest to manage. ...
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