I recently finished reading Patrick Lencioni’s book, “The Three Signs of a Miserable Job”, and I recommend that everyone read it, and no, it’s not about what you might think. I am consistently amazed that seemingly simple concepts come across as revolutionary. I think it’s a good thing because books like this one are encouraging a…
Category: Culture
The Big Letdown
What to do when you tried (you really did!) and someone did not come through. Part 2 in a 2-part series about Conflict (Part 1: Conflict Happens: How to Make or Break a Relationship) Joseph Grenny told an interesting story about a guy that he cared for that had lived a wayward life. He…
Let’s Get Vulnerable (again)
My response to your response to my article, Let’s Get Vulnerable. I’ve had a significant amount of people thanking me personally on a recent article I posted here called, Let’s Get Vulnerable. I’ve just gotten a tremendous amount of support and appreciation for this article, which had to do with the importance of supporting a sense of…
Conflict Happens: How to Make or Break a Relationship
Trust. Suspicion. And why a single conversation can make (or break) a relationship. Part 1 of a 2-part series about conflict Erik Barnlund and Emilie Shoop discussing conflict. Have you ever been in a conversation that felt more like a sparring match than a productive discussion? We’ve all been involved in them, often when there’s…
Endless Referrals by Bob Burg
Bob Burg has done it again with his book, Endless Referrals. This great book is filled with tips on how to improve networking events to be more meaningful and profitable. He explains how to earn people’s trust, which has a direct correlation with gaining more professional referrals. He goes on to say “All things being…
