The House of Shame

For every time I didn’t speak up…shame.For every time I didn’t challenge the bigot…shame.For every time I had that sinking feeling in my stomach but

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Nothing Left to Fear

“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one.”– Elbert HubbardFear In Your HeadWhat is the worst thing

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The Insufferable Hustler

There is a fine line between working hard (the hustle) and promoting yourself as the second coming (the hustler.) We see them all the time

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Consequence

Consequence.…something that happens as a result of an action… First ThoughtWhen I think about “consequences” I typically jump to a negative conclusion.“Ken is being disciplined

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X-Ray Visions

There is a thin line…and I mean a really, really thin line…between confidence and arrogance.  Consider the leadership team in your organization. Presumably they are

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End of the Line

I talk about my work. I plan my work. I have an extensive and well organized Wunderlist. I document every meeting in Evernote. I need to get

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Vengeance Is My Name

Grace…an act of kindness or courtesy…BetrayalThe jokes and cliches about corporate life being rife with betrayal are common for a reason. It’s true. For those

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Salt the Wound (feat. You)

Approval.Influence.Pressure.Deceit.Impact.Competition.Winning.Decision-making.Power.ResponsibilityMaking big decisions is a requirement when you lead an organization. Sometimes those decisions stem from frustration at the poor performance of the team and

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