On March 29th, 2020, I weighed myself: I was 221 pounds (100+ kilos). I was overweight and on the exact tipping point of being obese. Some Backstory on My Weight Loss Challenges As a kid, weight was never an issue for me. My weight loss struggles emerged in my mid to late twenties. My bad … Read More!
You Don’t Need a Niche (Marketing Strategy)
A lot of people live and die by the “you have to have a niche” mindset. I haven’t lived by that rule and in my experience, it’s been quite enriching. Here’s my truth and perspective: Don’t be afraid to venture out and do new things. In Money Talks by Alan Weiss, Weiss says that your … Read More!
Authentic Leadership: It’s Hard to Live Your Message, But It’s Necessary
Living your message is not always easy. It’s human to make mistakes and come up short – this happens to the best of us. I worked with a leader who once told me that being a good leader is hard. He’s right – it takes courage and consistency, as well as self-reflection and empathy. But … Read More!
Effective Team Leadership: What Most Leaders Miss in 2020
As the leader, it’s your job to rearrange teams and make sure the right people are working together. There’s nothing worse than having the right people on the bus and ready for the ride, but placing them in the wrong seat. Sadly, this happens far too often – and businesses fall short of their potential. … Read More!
The “Don’t Take It Personally” Advice Doesn’t Resolve the Root Cause
A couple of leaders have given me the advice to “not take things personally”. In some way, this is good advice, but it’s more of a band-aid than a final solution. Telling someone to not take something personally doesn’t resolve the root cause of the situation, allowing the dysfunction to continue. I realize this is … Read More!
