Behind the mask

Too often, we work closely with individuals yet have no sense of who they are or what is important to them. We are quick to judge and assume. We inevitably form unfounded and invalidated opinions regarding individual behaviors and character without knowledge of the...

Finding cause to celebrate

It is the most exciting day of the year. December 23 is a big day for me. It’s not a birthday or an anniversary but rather one dictated by the solar system and the Earth’s rotation. Today is when the northern hemisphere has its shortest day. Not that I am...

Wearing busy as success

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius We wear our busyness like a medal of honor. It’s the modern professional’s favorite humble brag. No time for lunch? Badge earned. Working weekends? Level up....

What matters

The talk, the bravado, the strutting. Confidence and posture. We see it repeatedly. None of that matters. Ultimately, it’s what you do. Quiet-spoken Cole Hocker stole the show in the men’s 1500m final. While the favorites dueled with words for months,...

Lead like a coach

Every team craves a spark. The jolt comes from the leader—the coach pacing the sidelines, rallying their players. A fiery speech can reignite the dimmest embers into a roaring blaze, whether before the kickoff, during halftime, or during critical game moments. In the...