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

The part of my daily routine I always try to skip is stretching. I know it’s good for me—especially with … More

Every year back in my corporate days, Kohl’s would host an executive golf outing — a big annual … More

The best decision I ever made wasn’t leaving a job—it was finding myself again. Most people spend a lifetime working … More

When Leaders Fall in Love with Their Younger Selves Over the years, I’ve worked for, with, and around a lot … More

“Developing people is like mining for gold. You have to move tons and tons of dirt to find it—but you … More

— and Why Cats Are My Perfect Match Having a pet has been one of the best decisions of my … More

I’ve noticed something over the years — the desire to seem virtuous has slowly started to replace the desire to … More

In the mid-1990s, the Philadelphia retail scene went through a major shake-up. The regional discount chain I had spent twenty … More

Read the story Today’s blog prompt asked: “What’s the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased for yourself?”Well, the question … More

my Phonak Sphere hearing aids. If you asked me the most expensive personal item I’ve ever bought — other than … More