May 27, 2025
Beware AI Notetakers
AI notetakers like Otter.ai, Fireflies, and Fathom are becoming common tools in virtual meetings. They record, transcribe, and often auto-distribute meeting notes - saving time and…
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May 23, 2025
How to Disagree with Your Boss (Without Getting Fired or Ignored)
Disagreeing with your boss can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side: your integrity and professional insight. On the other: the chain of command and your job security. But he…
May 20, 2025
The Stay Interview
Every business faces turnover. But how a company responds to it reveals everything about its culture, leadership, and long-term potential. We’ve all seen the cycle: Bad companies l…
May 16, 2025
Van Halen and The Brown M&M Rule
Back in the 80s, when music was real, Van Halen was hot. There are many infamous stories about their tours, but this one is my favorite. Van Halen had a rider, a clause in their to…
May 8, 2025
The Fences We Build
I love this story... A young woman had a dream: She wanted to become a world-class motivational speaker. Like anyone serious about mastering their craft, she sought out the best &m…
May 7, 2025
Stop Asking For Feedback
When you're trying to improve a project, an idea, or even yourself, the instinct is to ask for feedback. But here’s the problem: Feedback invites judgment. Advice invites partnersh…
May 5, 2025
If I Felt Overwhelmed...
In business, chaos doesn’t send an invitation. It just shows up. Sometimes it’s a natural disaster. Sometimes it’s a major team member quitting. Sometimes it's simply the grind of…
May 1, 2025
Don't Be A Chicken
I was recently talking with a friend who manages a team for a Department of Defense contractor. He shared a frustration I’ve heard many times before: one of his newer team members…
Apr 25, 2025
1/3 Of The Way There!
Believe it or not, we’re already about a third of the way through the year. Time flies but goals don’t achieve themselves. Now’s the perfect moment to pause and ask a power…