April 26, 2016
I set aside 30 mins to spread some serotonin manually, here's what I did:
There's a tricky relationship between technology, social media and serotonin. As a quick reminder, serotonin is that magical neurotransmitter, a chemical, that impacts our...
April 25, 2016
Wingsuit Base Jumper Steph Davis | Holding On and Letting Go
When pro climber and Base jumper Steph Davis lost her husband in a wingsuit crash, she considered giving up on everything. In the last chapter of her new memoir, Davis...
April 18, 2016
5 Ways to Create Advocates
Who are your advocates?
Advocates could be people inside your organization, or outside your business that advocate for you. These people who can recommend you to others in...
April 14, 2016
Sports Appraiser Michael Osacky | Fakes and Forgeries
Michael Osacky runs Baseball in the Attic, a firm specializing in vintage baseball cards and memorabilia.
Michael Osacky, ’02 ACES, was 17 years old and living in...
April 14, 2016
BP Leadership Gets It Wrong: How Ivory Towers Have Their Risks
BPs leaders have today suffered a very embarrassing defeat at the hands of its own shareholders. The attempt raise the CEOs pay by 20% to £14.2m has been rejected by 59% of...
April 13, 2016
In Depressing Campaign Season, Millennials Offer Hope
As I’ve watched the 2016 campaign unfold, I’ve come to realize that the Millennial Generation has a better grasp on reality than the nation’s top political journalists. The...
April 11, 2016
Do You Have Grace Under Pressure?
What would you do if you had organized a big industry event and the headline speaker didn’t show up?
Or maybe you have a high profile project and the deliverables are...
April 08, 2016
Will Trump and Cruz Ever Work Together?
Despite the fact that they are currently bitter opponents, there are a lot of reasons to believe Donald Trump and Ted Cruz could end up working together in the fall...
April 04, 2016
12 New Challenges Leaders Face
What’s new or different about leadership today? And what are the biggest challenges leaders face?
In my work I address and advise hundreds of leaders each year. They share,...
April 04, 2016
The biggest regret from a 41-year career in education reporting (and a lot more)
By the time he retired last October, John Merrow had had a 41-year bird’s eye view of American schools as a journalist with NPR and PBS NewsHour. Armed with a doctorate in...
April 04, 2016
10 Ways to Create Attentive Meetings
Ever sat in a meeting checking your email? Ever attended a meeting and wondered why you were there? Ever been frustrated by a badly run meeting at your company? If you...
April 01, 2016
Reduce Risk With An Active Shooter
AN ACTIVE SHOOTER is a person who appears to be actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people. These situations are dynamic and evolve rapidly, demanding...