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How Finding the Right Guide Can Take Your Career to New Heights
This past weekend, my son and I hiked Mt. Sherman in Colorado. The summit sits at 14,036 feet and offers breathtaking views in every direction. Having hiked several 14ers in the past, we knew that it would be a tough day, but this trip came with a twist – early winter weather. The trail that leads…
Read More5 Disney Brand Building Lessons to Bring Some Magic to Your Business
Over the last 15 years, CEO Bob Iger has been at the helm of the Walt Disney Company. Under his stewardship, Iger and team have acquired Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox. Many of Disney’s moves have reaped huge rewards (Avengers: Endgame $2.8 billion in worldwide box office), some are struggling (Star Wars: Galaxy’s…
Read More16 Health and Wellness Tips to Avoid the Regret of Business Travel Fatigue
Traveling for leisure or for work can complicate our healthy habits and wellness routines for a myriad of reasons – our sleep schedule is different, planes are germy, we don’t have our normal “stuff” quite as accessible, and it feels like our daily routine has gone out the window. However, if you are traveling for…
Read MoreHow to be a Tough – Yet Amazing – Act to Follow
About a year ago, I had the opportunity to speak to 120 leaders at the U.S. division of a European-based company. The leaders were embarking on the next phase of a learning journey that they had begun the past summer. My job was to kickoff the new phase and to get them excited about the…
Read MoreSmart Leaders Seek and Listen to These 3 Voices
The higher up you get in an organization, the harder it is to get authentic feedback. My experience suggests that this is a very true statement and that the problem isn’t isolated to senior executives. In fact, it appears when you take your very first leadership role. To mitigate this challenge, I suggest that you…
Read More3 Things to Know About Millennials
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to support a learning and development initiative for Federal senior executives. I serve as an instructional designer for this program, largely coordinating subject matter experts to speak on everything from civilian-military relations to negotiations and the role of the media in federal initiatives. I learn immensely from…
Read More4 Ideas to Create a More Productive Workspace
Like it or not, these days your work space is in your home. It is imperative that you carve out a space that is just for work. Read below for 4 quick tips to create a more productive work space: 1. Invest in a quality desk chair According to a study by the British Psychological Society,…
Read MoreHow Do You Define Loyalty in the Gig Economy?
Compared to regular season play, the NFL pre-season is typically filled with far less drama and intrigue. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rules and on August 24, 2019, the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback, Andrew Luck, was the catalyst for an exception. Luck decided to bring his football career to an end. His decision,…
Read MoreA Very Brady Leadership Lesson
This week, HGTV premiered A Very Brady Renovation. The show is built around the home that served as the facade for the Brady Bunch television series. Producers bought the home and are now working with the 6 Brady kids (50 years later) to renovate the home to reflect on the inside the set that was…
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