March 18, 2018
The 3 Big Lessons from the Collapse of Toys 'R' Us
"I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys 'R' Us Kid "
Remembering the first few bars of that catchy jingle brings me back to the dreamlike wonder of exploring what seemed liked...
March 04, 2018
Signs of Creativity
When Texas realtor Ellis Young wasn't getting any traction on one of his home listings, he changed the For Sale sign to include the phrase "NOT HAUNTED." Traffic immediately...
February 25, 2018
Yearning, Learning, and Earning
When you take a hard look at your compensation, you probably focus on the tangible rewards. You total up your base pay, bonus, commission, stock options, benefits, and perks to...
February 18, 2018
Columbo's Curiosity
Long before Law and Order, Lieutenant Columbo was the detective that TV fans adored. Running from 1968-1990, millions hung on the edge of their seats waiting for each Columbo...
February 11, 2018
The Power of Funerals
For most of us, the idea of a funeral is rather morbid. The somber gathering reminds us of our own mortality and vividly frames the notion that 'nothing lasts forever.' As...
February 05, 2018
Three Innovations and a Challenge
As the pace of innovation continues to accelerate, bold new creations will pave the way for breakthrough success while disrupting the laggards who cling to the past. We all see...
January 29, 2018
The Batman Effect
In an important battle to defeat the evil Lex Luthor, you can't imagine Superman sitting it out because he's feeling too drained. Wonder Woman wouldn't cut short an epic battle...
January 21, 2018
Become a 'First Responder' to Blaze Past Your Competitors
In emergency situations, the brave men and woman who race to the scene save lives. They respond with burning urgency, doing everything possible to get to the job fast. Realizing...
January 14, 2018
Stand Up and Stand Out
A recent employer asked job seekers the following riddle:
"You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for...
January 07, 2018
Forget Resolutions. Try This Instead
Each January, millions of people resolve to a slew of lofty commitments. We resolve to save more, eat less, improve our relationships, and hit the gym. The idealistic goals span...
December 17, 2017
31 Tips to Reach Your Next Level of Greatness
We’re all trying to reach that next level of greatness - in our careers, families, and communities. But in today's hyper-competitive world, achievement isn't such an easy thing....
December 10, 2017
The Ferris Bueller Trap
As individuals in the developed world, we each make around 30,000 decisions per day, according to fellow author and keynote speaker Michael Veltri. Ranging from small choices...