I once worked for a short time with a guy who after a decade plus in the org was promoted to lead it. The very first thing he did in his new role was announce that his leadership model came from a book he swore was his bible. He waved that book around, told us […]

He came to us straight out of college—bright, driven, maybe a little arrogant, and impossible not to notice for all those reasons. He wasn’t just there to do the job; he inhabited the workplace. He made friends. Volunteered. Joined the company softball team (sometime, I’ll tell you about the time I was recruited to play […]

Since entering the professional speaking arena, I’ve been toldI need a blog. Then a podcast. Then a book. Then maybe a signature accessory to go with my keynote? And look, I’m not knocking the hustle. In a sea of brilliant, polished, jazz-handed professional speakers, we’re all out here doing our best “pick me” dance—throwing up reels, […]