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Life Feel Off? Check Your Compass
For years, I thought I knew my core values. I could list words like honesty and integrity and feel satisfied. But deep down, I wasn’t really living by them.
04-02-2026 12:16 PM - Comment(s)
The Velvet Hammer: How to Be Kind and Direct
One skill I've quietly developed over the years is what I call "velvet hammer" writing. It's the art of crafting letters, announcements, and directions that are simultaneously kind (the velvet) and direct (the hammer).
03-24-2026 10:45 AM - Comment(s)
Your Culture Lives in the Middle
You have the posters. Your mission statement is a masterpiece. Your organization has a culture manifesto. Yet, day after day, the way work actually happens tells a different story.
03-18-2026 03:22 PM - Comment(s)
Most Leadership Training is a Waste of Time and Money
Before any training begins, there should be a clear answer to one simple question: What will this person be able to do differently after the training?
03-11-2026 03:52 PM - Comment(s)
The Secret to Networking: Stop Trying to Get Something
I like to say my hobby is collecting people. It's a fun way of saying I genuinely enjoy networking.
03-04-2026 05:45 AM - Comment(s)