It’s valuable to both yourself and others when you’re vulnerable. This includes being open and authentic in all areas of your life: social media, business and your professional life, relationships and your private life, and your other endeavors like certain groups and organizations you’re involved in. Now, I’m definitely not saying to do this in … Read More!

I’d like to point out reasons why Donald Trump is a bad leader in 2024 and why he’s ultimately failing the United States of America (and the world). This is not a politically oriented post in the sense that it has nothing to do with Trump’s political affiliation. Rather, it’s about Trump as an actual … Read More!

Throughout my high school and college years, and for many years out of college, I got in the habit of waiting. Waiting for my turn. Waiting to be validated by others. Waiting for my coaches to put me in the game. Waiting for people’s permission. Waiting to be happy. This is not a fulfilling way … Read More!

Thirteen years ago, when I was seventeen years old, I was clinically depressed and suicidal. I wrote about this experience on the popular Tiny Buddha site in an article called How to Move Forward When You Feel Like Your Life Is Over – feel free to check it out if you’re interested. The article has … Read More!

I was at a seminar the other day and I had lunch with a CEO I met. He was a blunt guy and very direct. I appreciate people who are willing to give direct feedback, whether or not I agree with them. He said to me, “Jeff — your work on authentic leadership is good. But you’re … Read More!