Laura Berger
Despite the rise of machines and robots, the fate of all companies large and small rests on the shoulders of humans. Despite talk of an invasion of machines, humans deploy them. And I believe that until we get to artificial superintelligence, the competitive essence behind the greatest start-ups and the endurance of the world’s most … Read more
I listen to podcasts quite a little bit—formerly sports, news & politics, and business—brushing my teeth, in the gym, walking the dog, cleaning the house, cooking, and putting myself to sleep at night. After a while doing so, the way people viewed me changed. Whenever anyone had a discussion about the state of current affairs and they … Read more
I see turnarounds. People transform before my eyes. That’s my profession, and I am absolutely blessed to have it. Clients ask me how I create turnarounds, and I have had very few answers. Coaching is one of those near effortless things for me, and it is our natural talents that are often so hard to dissect. I … Read more
Almost every blogger in the self-improvement space has written about mindfulness recently—us included. You’ve likely tried it. Some of you have stuck with it. But you, too, might be experiencing what we did a year or two after beginning down the road of meditation and mindfulness: Life was better, but big, harry, pivotal life moments could spin us like whirling dervishes. For … Read more
The Ballena Coast is the setting of our true story, Radical Sabbatical. Nature drips from the trees. The only sounds are those of wildlife. The ocean is pristine and almost devoid of boating activity. It is pure, unadulterated nature. People wonder what made us jettison corporate America to a primitive jungle village. As you’ll see in a moment, a … Read more
“There are basically two kinds of people in the world: Sufferers, and Learners.” –Richard Rose One day, you’ll be comfortable. You’ll have all the money you need and will be living your true purpose. You’ll grab the paper and sit down to your favorite morning program with a piping hot cup of coffee each day. … Read more
Innovation has been the king of business buzzwords since before the VCR and home computer hit the mainstream, and its relevance grows by the day—as low-hanging competitive fruit like headcount reductions become increasingly long in the tooth. A relevant question in the face of this reality is whether any leader in any company can make … Read more
Embracing Millennials and the Young Workforce Might Be Your Most Effortless Road to Success Growing up, I—probably like you—caught flack for my music tastes from my parents. Being an avid music fan and the former president of the Duran Duran fan club on the Island of Oahu, I remember my folks’ “Turn that down!” objections … Read more
Networking is likely the most important thing you can consistently do to advance your career. Feeling panicked because you have done none of it in the last 11 months? Fear not, because while constant networking is vital to your success, the opportunities this month can pack a serious punch to get you on your way. … Read more
Emotional intelligence, often measured by EQ-i, is a crucial element of successful leadership. It involves recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions, navigating stress, and considering the impact of your actions on others. Achieving a high level of emotional intelligence might seem daunting unless you happen to drool, shed, and walk on all fours—traits typical of dogs, … Read more