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 »
Lead by example
Whether a small business or large corporation, the head must act in a forthright, admirable way for the chain of command to follow suit. Same applies to smaller groups of people: the leader sets the tone for what is acceptable and what is not, setting the pace for others to follow. By pushing yourself to be … Continue reading »
Good start, better end
Most of our efforts are concentrated on beginnings. We are taught the importance of starting off on the right track and putting our best foot forward. We want to barrel out of the gate and make great first impressions. Consider: We rehearse repetitively for auditions and practice months before the big game. First meetings include … Continue reading »
A free program
If you’ve felt it, you know magic happens when the right people enter a space. Sometimes it’s serendipity; most of the time there’s a driving force. I want to encourage you to take part in what Seth Godin has dubbed the Connection Economy — to use your most meaningful relationships to inspire you to create … Continue reading »
20 questions to ask as you enter a new year
They work best if you’re honest: Am I holding onto any beliefs that aren’t serving me? What do I want to learn this year? Have I set any long-term goals? Are my daily decisions setting me up for success? Do my present priorities accurately reflect my innermost dreams and desires? Is my work fulfilling my … Continue reading »
This second
You’re not going to get it back. Think about that when considering the value of your time. I’m taking something precious from you as you read this. Now think about the people you’re choosing to spend your time with. Would anything change if you honored how much each second is really worth?
Predict your own trend.
We’re bombarded. With people, connections, business cards. Social media has connected us in ways we’ve never experienced before. But is it more meaningful? Valuable? Consider how it has changed your own relationships and experiences. Now that so much of our lives are recorded and documented online, how necessary is it to cultivate experiences sans media … Continue reading »
Show up.
You have something unique to share. You have an interesting perspective that is valued. You have a secret, something that could make her work better. You have an experience that could shed light on his challenge. Someone has something for you. But you have to show up. Whether standing in line at the post office, … Continue reading »
