Kind candor

When it comes to communication, practicing radical candor does not mean you have a license to be an unkind, insensitive jerk—quite the contrary. Embracing kindness is the key to leaving a positive, lasting impact on others. Sure, in the heat of the moment, it may feel...

When compliments are no more

Excessive compliments can dilute genuine appreciation, rendering them insincere and meaningless. Instead, let’s value quality over quantity, offering heartfelt and specific compliments that truly resonate, make a positive impact, and are always heartfelt.....

Be the boss

You have no option. You have no agency. You have no choice. If that is true, you may need to quit. You do likely have options, agency, and choice. What instead is true is we would rather complain about how others are suppressing ourselves rather than take the...

Advanced assumptions

Friendliness is terrific, as is being invited. However, even those can go too far too soon, especially when we assume and take it a step further. What is appropriate and what is not? When you receive an email from a newsletter subscription titled “Hey friend ..” do...

Credibility

Having it from the outset is a necessary ingredient to help attain initial success. Without it, a struggle and a divide require a bridge. Think of politicians and celebrities, and even organizations. Their credibility is integral to your perceptions.  The factors...