Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
Hi, I'm Jeff... Serial entrepreneur, speaker, author and ordinary guy. To be honest with you, I didn't plan on becoming an entrepreneur. Around 15 years ago, I got laid off from my sales job. I was alone in my bedroom in my parents' house in San Diego. I had zero…
If you spend more than a few minutes watching the news or scrolling through social media, you might reasonably conclude that self-awareness is in pretty short supply these days. How many people do you know that have a sufficiently high level of self-awareness that they can appraise themselves, faults and…
CEO of executive coaching firm Jody Michael Assoc. and author of Leading Lightly: Lower Your Stress, Think with Clarity and Lead with Ease. I recently experienced a coaching engagement with the leadership team of a company that had recently undergone a reorganization. As the company grew, the CEO had too…
Carl Jung revolutionized psychology when he introduced the concept of extraversion and introversion. It’s the fundamental difference between people who are energized by social interaction (extroverts) and those who feel rejuvenated by time spent alone (introverts). Over a hundred years later, Jung’s notions are still woven into modern day psychological…
Chief Engagement Officer, overseeing the full Human Resources Department and contributing to a high-performance culture at Businessolver. It’s no secret that HR burnout is on the rise. As the employee benefits landscape continues to evolve, HR teams are faced with the immense challenge of keeping pace with employees’ changing needs…
Think about your typical work week. How much of what you do falls within your official job description? If you're anything like most top performers, chances are that over the course of your career, you've taken on a lot of additional responsibilities beyond your main job. But have you ever…
Hundreds of everyday products are made with highly toxic fluorinated chemicals called PFAS, a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. They are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they build up in our bodies and never break…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, assertiveness has emerged as a critical trait for success. Many individuals, however, find themselves trapped in the cycle of people-pleasing, afraid to voice their opinions or set boundaries for fear of confrontation or disapproval. While people pleasing could seem like a way…
Increases in the minimum wage are followed by a decrease in students enrolling in community college - particularly part-time students - according to a new National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working paper released this month. The paper, Raising State Minimum Wages, Lowering Community College Enrollment, was authored by Diane…
For as long as most of us can recall, “engagement” has been a hot topic in the workplace. In the broadest sense, the term refers to the extent to which employees are enthusiastic and dedicated to their jobs. Regardless of how the definition is fine-tuned, engagement continues to be a…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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