There’s a show on Netflix called The Longest Third Date. Basically, a young couple decided to go to Costa Rica for their third date and got stuck there because of the COVID shutdown. One of them happened to be an aspiring influencer and documented much of what happened, thus the…

Work-Life balance presupposes an opposition of forces. Wouldn’t it be better if we were aligning those forces so that work and life were synergistic and working together? If you find yourself trying to balance your work and your life, go back and start with purpose. Why do you do what…

As a leader, you are constantly striving to improve yourself, your skills, competencies, and awareness. I know I am. And while there are a ton of resources, influencers, and gurus out there trying to guide us, usually to buy their stuff, sometimes the most significant lessons seemingly hit us out…

There have been many lessons and wonderful teachers so far in my five plus decades. But even so, there are a few things that I wish I had not only learned earlier, but really grokked, meaning gotten my head fully around and internalized. I think they would have made everything…

As a leader in your organization, you’re more than just an entrepreneur, you’re a visionary. Your gaze is set on horizons others can’t yet see. Your journey is akin to that of an explorer, navigating uncharted territories and turning risks into rewards. However, the backbone of any thriving venture isn’t…

Part 3 of 3 — Culture: Building a Strong and Cohesive Team Firstly, sorry for the delay with the newsletter. After 3+ years of dodging Covid, I finally got it via my youngest. My mind wasn’t up to writing, way too foggy. But I’m back at it and at least somewhat lucid. I hope you enjoy and put these ideas to use. …

While the world is changing at an ever faster rate, one constant truth remains: People are the lifeblood of every successful organization. However, not just any people will do; organizations need top performers, the A-Players who bring innovation, drive, and excellence. Building an A-Team requires that you attract A-Players. Attracting…

Part 2 of 3 In part 1 we discussed 3 keys to attracting the right talent for your team, including defining your ideal candidate, hiring for attitude and core values alignment, and rigorous talent selection strategies. In this part 2 of the series, we will discuss retaining and keeping your…

This article got too long to reasonably expect anyone to take the full thing and be able to apply it all in one sitting. And since ideas without implementation are worth next to nothing, I decided to break it down into 3 digestible parts that you can read, use, and…