Tomb With A View
November 10, 2016
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I spent many years as a traditional guy in conservative corporate environments. I thought that was supposed to be my path. It did allow me
A Thank You Letter to Mom and Dad
November 8, 2016
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Dear Mom and Dad, Today marks the end of one of the most embarrassing times in the history of our country. As I’ve reflected on
Retention Is A Leadership Problem
November 3, 2016
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I’ve heard the excuses for years…literally. Leaders complaining about everything under the sun that is negatively impacting their departments. It is rarely their inaction or
That Time I Didn’t Speak Up
November 1, 2016
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Ah, if it were only one time. Maybe then I wouldn’t feel bad…or, at least not as bad. But over the years I’ve had multiple
You Can’t Ignore the Warning Signs
October 26, 2016
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“You have to understand, we’re special here.”“Our culture is different than other organizations.”“Our values drive 100% of our decisions.”“Innovation is one of our core strategies.”“Our
Bully Leaders and How To Protect Your Team
October 21, 2016
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Superior.Egotistical.Pompous.Domineering.Condescending.Pushy.Mocking.Acerbic.Inconsiderate.There are many words for it, but it all comes down to one thing. Bullying Bully LeadersI’m not sure why I’m still a little surprised
Defining Your Brand
October 17, 2016
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Work is hard. Successful work is even harder. For those that have moved up the ranks, or aspire to one day, there is a new
I Don’t Care Anymore
October 13, 2016
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When I started my career I used to worry about a lot of things. Sometimes the level of worry stopped me from getting my work
The ‘Club’ Is A Pathetic Excuse
October 11, 2016
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Mission Statements.Values.Codes of Ethics.Guiding Principles.…lots of important words…But,The words don’t matter in a good ol’ boy corporate culture.You Can’t Hide From Your DecisionsI’ve been working for
Piece of Your Action
October 5, 2016
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Quick poll: how many of you have executives running around your organization getting into everyone else’s business? These same leaders are often focused on their