This past week the world watched as the first astronauts in almost a decade lifted off from US soil. For a moment we were all united, we were all part of something bigger than ourselves. Even during the Covid-19…
Read moreBe thankful – Make a list of things you’re grateful for. Be selfless – Perform a random act of kindness. Find a way to make another person’s day better…
Read moreIn today’s competitive employment atmosphere organizations are looking for new, enticing ways to attract new talent and retain existing team members. Transparency through sights like GlassDoor…
Read moreDuring a recent coffee meeting with a friend, we’ll call her Laura, I was reminded of a very prevalent and frustrating situation that many organizations face. Laura was infuriated by the status of the long term employees at her organization. Having been…
Read moreIn a recent interview I conducted with Matt Jung, the founder of Comfort Research and BigJoe Products, he discussed his organization’s ethos on hiring. He said “We don’t want to hire good employees, we want…
Read moreHave you ever received advice from someone that felt more like an attack? Has someone with the best intentions ever offered you insight that left you frustrated or potentially even angered? You’re not alone! Every week…
Read moreWise words for an office setting, though it is rarely followed. Let me pose a question: is everyone you work with of good character? I’m not talking about intentions, everyone has good intentions. In fact, everyone is…
Read moreEveryone wants to wield influence in their organization. Influence is a fragile thing that has nothing to do with manipulation or being deceptive. Influence is all about helping others to see the value in your thoughts, ideas, and perspective…
Read moreIt’s easy to begin something new with determination. A new year, a new job, a new relationship are all opportunities to sprint headlong into something. However, when faced with challenges, adversities, and unforeseen circumstances it can be difficult to maintain a high-level commitment…
Read moreRecently Idaho instituted a new law that makes going slow in the passing lane an offense that will earn you a ticket. After reading an article about how they are cracking down on people that are slowing the progress of others, it seemed to truly be a great message for our lives as well…
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