Have you ever interviewed at a company only to find out later that they are in reality completely different than what they showcased themselves to be? Here’s something I wish I would have known sooner: you are interviewing a company as much as they are interviewing you. It’s a two-way street. Yes, companies are interviewing … Read More!
Social Media Hiatus: Five Ridiculously Awesome Benefits in 2023
During the evening of Sunday, January 21st I went into deep meditation. I often turn to it when I’m feeling stressed or when something is not working in my life. Another weekend went by where I told myself I would take a break from social media for the whole weekend, but I ended up checking … Read More!
The Price You Have to Pay to Make a Difference | Suicide Prevention
What’s your purpose for being here on the planet? Mine is suicide prevention. When I was 17 years old, I came incredibly close to committing suicide. Just before I was about to kill myself, at rock bottom I entered into a state of pure awareness and realized: Your self-worth does not depend on external circumstances. The … Read More!
The Best Leaders Take the Blame (Featuring Russell Wilson)
Leadership Is About Taking Blame and Giving Away Credit After a tough loss, NFL quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson was interviewed by a reporter. The reporter asked Russell what happened. The Seahawks had a chance to win, but botched a crucial snap near the end of the game. In my opinion, as far … Read More!
How to Deal With Bullies in the Workplace
I’ll put it bluntly: getting bullied by others sucks. There are lots of different ways to handle it, but I want to acknowledge off-the-bat that it’s incredibly difficult to respond to bullies. Say nothing and you risk letting them walk all over you. Stand up for yourself and you risk being overly defensive and reactive. … Read More!