The Power of Creative Thinking

The Power of Creative Thinking

I have been working with an executive recently who is extremely frustrated with his executive team. He feels like they are in the habit of coming to him with problems and asking him for solutions rather than problem-solving themselves. He said he doesn’t mind them...
Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

Father’s Day is this weekend, and this year, I’m especially grateful for the honor and privilege of being a dad. This year is special because Nicholas, our oldest, has graduated from college and just started his first job. It’s an exciting time for him. He’s with a...
If You Could Live Your Life Over Again …

If You Could Live Your Life Over Again …

Hindsight is, of course, 20/20. And it’s impossible to live your life over again. But what if you had access today to the vast wisdom of a long life well lived? What if you could live your life according to what many others—with far more experience—know works best?...
Somebody Pays

Somebody Pays

An executive recently came to my office looking not just tired, but haggard. Like she had pulled an all-nighter at work or like she had been up for hours with a sick young child. She slumped down into a chair, sighed a big sigh and said, “I’m exhausted.  I am tired of...
Brutal-Truth Team

Brutal-Truth Team

A trusted friend and mentor recently told me a story about a highly successful, aging executive who had the wisdom (and humility) to set up a small group of people to advise him. He assembled this team to help him with big decisions—in and out of the office. Their...
Cleaning House

Cleaning House

Let’s talk about getting your (spiritual) house in order. If it isn’t already, right now is the perfect time for this conversation. That’s because this is a big week of faith and renewal for millions of people around the world. For my Jewish friends, Passover, which...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Over the years, I’ve noticed that certain holidays have become more popular in our part of the country. Cinco de Mayo is one of them. Think about it:  Were you celebrating this holiday (to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the...
I Hate This Job

I Hate This Job

“I hate my job. This is no longer the company I once loved. They seem hell bent on running it into the ground.” We have all either seen someone in this situation at some point in our work lives, or we’ve been this person. Think about an unhappy teacher you might have...