The Subtle Art of Actually Giving a F$@!
The Subtle Art of Actually Giving a F$@! As you are likely aware, the recent book by Mark Manson, The subtle Art of Not Giving A F### has been a huge success. Having become a [...]
7 Tips for Eliminating Workplace Complacency
7 Tips for Eliminating Workplace Complacency Admit it, you’ve had to fight complacency in your workplace. Whether it was trying to convince yourself to focus on a project’s completion or watching your team’s eyes glaze [...]
Why you need to pay people to leave your organization
It’s time for you to pay people to leave your organization. There, I said it. Your organization is carrying around dead weight. Be honest with yourself. There are always going to be people that may [...]
Stop Hiring Mercenaries
You have to stop hiring mercenaries for you company right now! We've conditioned them to only do the things we ask for the money we provide, which is a set up formula for the bare [...]
Burn the RIGHT Bridges!
Burn the RIGHT Bridges Burning bridges is often viewed upon as a negative thing. If you are talking about ridding yourself of lifelong friends for personal gain/pursuits then I would agree. However, I suggest that [...]
Luck Will Rob YOU of Success
Luck Robs People of Success (or at least the idea of luck robs people) Good luck, bad luck it’s all the same. The idea that good things or bad things happen randomly at the whim [...]
How to Build an Empire While Surfing: UGG Founder’s Surprising Insight
How to Build an Empire While Surfing: UGG Founder’s Surprising Insight I recently had the honor of interviewing UGG Founder, Brian Smith, on my podcast and a couple things struck me immediately. First off, he’s [...]
If You’re Not Flambé, You’re just Flan
If You’re Not Flambé, You’re just Flan In a late night conversation over a beer with Victor Antonio, one of the world’s leading sales trainers, we had a frank discussion about what necessary for a [...]
3 ways to Gamify your Workplace
3 ways to Gamify your Workplace It all starts with airport bingo. “What the heck is airport bingo?” you might be asking. Well, that’s the exact same question my wife asked when we had [...]
Reframe to Reap the Gain – An Exercise in Looking at the Positive
Reframe to Reap the Gain (Bayou otters, old music/classic rock, Lessons from Realtors!) Putting your best foot forward is always advisable. You wear your best business attire to a job interview, you highlight your best [...]