Leadership at Starbucks: An Extra-Hot Recipe for Growth
“Sylvia is here!” Everyone perked up as she came through the door and deliberately hugged them all. “Michael, how is your dog’s leg?” “Shana, how is your Mom doing?” “Oh … Read more
Managing Millennials In The Workplace
Millennials now comprise a significant portion of the workforce, and they walk to their own beat. They are revolutionizing work culture, and managers must acknowledge their workstyles, especially because by … Read more
Respond or React?: Where the True Performance Gap Lies
COVID-19 is an event that has created strain in every aspect of life-an understatement, of course. That strain in pivotal times creates a natural fight or flight or response-or response … Read more
Happiness at Work: The Proven Science of How to Enjoy Your Job
In True Grit, Grace, and Gratitude, I used the term “happy hour” as a constructive and necessary analogy, but I do have a good bit of aversion toward the expression. … Read more
4 Reasons Mr. Nice Guy Is Sabotaging You at Work
Maybe you were passed over for partnership. Maybe you lost that promotion you thought you had in the bag. Or maybe you simply feel so stretched that you have no … Read more
How to Stay Focused and Achieve What You Want
Fresh Air Source: Shutterstock Creating goals keeps you productive, but it is important to make sure you don’t overload yourself with too many or unrealistic ambitions. What’s more, wanting to do something … Read more
The Art of Strategic Listening: Challenges From Real Leader in Their Own Words
Do not speak unless you can improve upon the silence. ―Ram Dass My 14-year old niece recently called to ask what to pack for her upcoming visit. In the middle … Read more
A Fearlessness Outbreak
“Jeez, Laura. I thought you were afraid of heights!” Glen said in a rainforest preserve in Costa Rica’s South Pacific zone. A panic came over me. “I totally forgot!” I thought as … Read more
The Write Stuff for Mission Impossible
I lay in bed at night with Glen by my side. The cacophony of the rainforest attempted soothing solace for the horrible thoughts I was having. Why don’t we have … Read more