it’s easier to get forgiveness than permission Managing to the Lowest Common Denominator: How Companies Kill Their Own Success Over…
The Microbiome
I’ve been digging into health and fitness for years, and the more I learn, the more I keep circling back…
Winning People Over — Not Winning Over People
I’ve spent my entire life around people from every walk of life — business leaders, blue-collar workers, executives, flea-market regulars,…
Are You Kidding, it’s what I do
What’s the Coolest Thing I Ever Found and Kept?(Daily Writing Prompt) Ever since I can remember, I’ve been wired for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Mirror Effect
When Leaders Fall in Love with Their Younger Selves Over the years, I’ve worked for, with, and around a lot…
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…
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