Why is the Simple Thing Sometimes the Hardest to Do?
One of my absolute favorite shows is “The Wire.” Ask any of my friends and they will tell you I love, LOVE this show. The acting is incredible and the concept of it was unlike anything I had ever seen before in episodic television. On the surface the show is...
Surprise! That Problem You Now See is Not New
As you’ve likely heard – even if you’ve only been partially paying attention to the news – Lord & Taylor and Men’s Warehouse are the latest retailers to file for bankruptcy protection. This brings the current tally to 28. According to Business Insider,...
Are You as Good at Asking For Help as You Think?
“She’s not going to ask you…” This statement was part of a conversation between two friends of mine. About me. I thought I was good at asking for help. I thought I did it all the time. Turns out, I’m not. Turns out, I don’t! Of all things, getting an...
The Truth About Nuance; It’s Really Hard to Embrace
To say that COVID-19 has exposed many, many flaws in how our society and economy function is an understatement. I mean, really, what household, business or industry, or branch of government hasn’t been affected to some degree? I don’t know if the same is true in...
What Does “Good Trouble” Look Like in Your Life?
By now, you’ve likely heard the news: Congressman John Robert Lewis died on Friday, July 17, 2020. He was an icon of the civil rights movement, involved as he said, “…in some kind of fight — for freedom equality, basic human rights — for nearly...
Is Now the Time to Double Down on Your Strengths?
Previously, I talked about the power and benefit of doing a mid-year review. And, I got several messages that some of you appreciated the prompt. Cool! But I’m curious, did you do it? If so, what did you discover? Moreover, what are you doing to apply what...
This is Something You Really Don’t Want to Overlook…
Last Friday, I started preparing for a multi-day exercise that I do every quarter: my business and financial review. For me, this is a combination of reviewing the metrics I’ve been tracking, comparing them to the previous quarter and year-over-year, reconciling...
When Some People Don’t Like What You Have to Say
I’ve spent the last two weeks talking about the benefits of viewing yourself as a brand – whether you work as an employee or entrepreneur. And while “brand” consists of several layers (there’s visual design, your message (aka: voice), and your relationships),...
This is Something We All Need to Remember
These days, you can’t turn on the news (tv or radio) or log onto a social media platform without hearing the word “voice.” Or, hearing phrases like “finding your voice” or “the power of your voice.” You are hearing them a lot as the media covers the protests happening...
