At a recent curated dinner, I asked leaders from a variety of industries to discuss a topic that doesn’t often enter first conversations: failure. The most successful among us have failed, yet it is a subject riddled with anxiety and fear. We are afraid to be called out as a fraud, so we avoid talking … Continue reading »
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The anti-resume
I hope one day you realize you don’t need a resume. The kind of people you want to work with don’t want to see your list of interests and accolades. They don’t care about your work history, what schools you’ve attended, what awards you’ve won. They want to know what work you’ve put into the … Continue reading »
Sometimes the best decision is the wrong one.
We’re bombarded with decisions. Each day we’re faced with a record number of choices. From seemingly insignificant deliberations: what to eat what to wear calendar scheduling whether to walk or bike branded or generic what gifts to buy to potentially life altering dilemmas: which job to accept what school to attend who to marry stock … Continue reading »
10 questions to the best version of yourself
Are you surrounded by people who encourage you to step up your game? Does your work excite you? Do your daily priorities align with your grander visions and dreams? What do you gravitate towards during unscheduled time? Have you set subgoals that tee you up for greater success? Do you schedule time each day to … Continue reading »
Two words
Dream big. Bigger than you’ve ever imagined. Greater than you thought possible. More daring than they taught you. Risky beyond your comfort. Away from the path that’s known. With two words, change your life. Dream big.
Find people better than you.
He always makes the deal. She finds conveted inside information. He lands top meetings and befriends the opposition. Her comments catalyze progress that proceeds company-wide change. These folks are not your competition. Their work, their composure, their grace under fire, their successes are not your threats. In fact, these people are your greatest allies. People … Continue reading »
You belong in this room.
Don’t sell yourself short. You aren’t to be ordered about. You are here as a professional. Everyone else is as uncertain as you are. They may even be more afraid. Yet they’ve made the decision to not let any of this get in their way. They’ve made the choice to show up and be present, … Continue reading »
The magic of introductions
If you’ve been the recipient of a polished introduction, you’ve probably failed to recognize its subtle magic. An introduction is a moment of alchemy; part ceremonious, part craft, part prologue. It’s quick, seemingly effortless, and gracefully leads you into an engaging discussion. In the blink of an eye, you’re feeling confident, interesting, interested, and at … Continue reading »
6 ways to turn small talk into real talk
Ask. Bring thoughtful, open-ended questions to the table. Your prompts can help shape the conversation at hand. If your delivery is honest and curious, you’ll be met with an equally forthright response. Be patient. It’s common to feel nervous, get antsy, want to head for the door or look for a new group. The juice … Continue reading »
New and different
Different experiences are necessary for growth. Without adventure, how can you see the world in a new way? You’re not expected to like everything. The important thing is that you do, acquire more information, and grow. Have you placed yourself in a new situation recently?
