Climbing the ladder

Building relationships is far more difficult than stepping over them. While it’s tempting to imagine that we’re always racing upward, it’s far more likely we’ll meet those same people again when we are forced to descend....

Corruption’s innocuous beginnings

Corruption isn’t just about politicians stuffing briefcases with cash.. It starts when you skip the difficult conversation because it’s uncomfortable, when you hire your friend instead of the best candidate, and when you bend the process “just this...

Busybodies

The mark of those who are so intently concerned about others. Their natural predisposition is to pry and meddle. May it just be that their existence lacks any real purpose....

The ‘Nice Guy” finish

What does it mean when people say, “Nice guys don’t win”? It’s a phrase tossed around, but let’s dissect it. Does being ‘nice’ equate to a lack of success? Statistics and stories offer mixed insights. Consider business leaders...

Winners and the best

In the competitive arenas of sports, business, and personal growth, “winning” and being “the best” are often perceived as synonymous. However, a deeper dive reveals a significant difference: winning is achieving a goal or the top position in a...