What’s the Coolest Thing I Ever Found and Kept?(Daily Writing Prompt) Ever since I can remember, I’ve been wired for … More
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How Everyday People Are Becoming Smarter Than the Experts They Hire
It used to be that if you hired a professional—a lawyer, accountant, financial adviser, real estate agent, or insurance broker—you … More
The Difference Between Real Advice and Words That Hold You Back
Through the years, I’ve learned that not all advice is given with good intentions. A lot of what people call … More
Why Small Retail Stores Won’t Survive Unless They Lead—and Lead Now
The business I grew up in has changed forever. There was a time when people looked forward to shopping. They … More
My Fused Spine and the Daily Routine I Can’t Stand
The part of my daily routine I always try to skip is stretching. I know it’s good for me—especially with … More
The Golf Tip That Changed My Game Forever (Even Though I Never Really Played)
Every year back in my corporate days, Kohl’s would host an executive golf outing — a big annual … More
Retiring Early to Follow a Passion
The best decision I ever made wasn’t leaving a job—it was finding myself again. Most people spend a lifetime working … More
The Mirror Effect
When Leaders Fall in Love with Their Younger Selves Over the years, I’ve worked for, with, and around a lot … More
Great Leaders Are People Finders
“Developing people is like mining for gold. You have to move tons and tons of dirt to find it—but you … More
Why Having a Pet Matters
— and Why Cats Are My Perfect Match Having a pet has been one of the best decisions of my … More
The Desire to Seem Virtuous
I’ve noticed something over the years — the desire to seem virtuous has slowly started to replace the desire to … More
“In the Middle of Every Difficulty Lies Opportunity.”
In the mid-1990s, the Philadelphia retail scene went through a major shake-up. The regional discount chain I had spent twenty … More
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