April 24, 2017
Don't Stumble Over Something Behind You
We all face incredible challenges in our lives. Difficult people. Ruthless competition. Time constraints. But so many of us succumb to an imaginary and impotent demon that...
April 16, 2017
The Two Big Things United Got Wrong That You Can Get Right
The news of a 69-year-old physician being forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight has shocked the world and captured headlines around the clock. Millions have now watched...
April 02, 2017
The Sushi Donut
Millions of people love sushi. Even more love donuts. What would happen if you combined these two highly coveted delights? You guessed it the mind-blowing Sushi Donut.
This...
March 26, 2017
The Say-Do Ratio
Before I took the stage to deliver a keynote at a recent event, the CEO of my host company addressed the 1,200 distribution partners, employees, and customers in the audience....
March 19, 2017
How Dyson's New Hair Blower is Blowing Up the Market
Your arm cramps as you hold your hot, loud hairdryer that blasts your mop top to a frizzy dryness. Same routine, just another day. The hair dryer has been pretty much the same...
March 12, 2017
There's Nothing We Can Do
Lousy weather left the plane full of passengers stranded on a cold runway. Air Canada had to reroute the flight for safety, leaving passengers frustrated, late, and...
February 26, 2017
The Fireworks Principle: How to Improve Any Pitch, Presentation, or Meeting
A brilliant flash of light, thunder, and color illuminates the dark, quiet sky. Your heart skips a beat as the show begins, instantly grabbing your attention and transporting...
February 19, 2017
How a Six-String CEO Revived an Iconic Brand
As a guitar player for over 50 years, Andy Mooney leapt at the chance to take the helm of the legendary Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Setting the standard of guitar...
February 12, 2017
How Far Will You Go For Results?
Under the neon-lit skies of Las Vegas, Denny Marie Post just got inked. Her new tattoo was skillfully applied to her left shoulder while friends cheered her on. But unlike a...
February 05, 2017
5 UNDISPUTED STEPS TO GET PROMOTED FAST(AKA HOW TO NEVER GET FIRED)
The allure of the corner office has captured the imagination of nearly everyone in the working world. A promotion to the next level – or the level after that – would be a...
January 22, 2017
Hacking Innovation
Hackers are a global fascination, with cybercrime representing our single biggest threat to national security. Their exploits are front-page news, and may have impacted the...