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Mission, Vision, Values: Your [Marriage Is] Dead Without ’em

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December 4, 2011

Have you ever stopped to think about the contrasts between your work and personal lives? Why is it that we proactively work to navigate our careers while we fail to…

Are You an ‘A’ Player?

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September 28, 2011

I’m continuously surprised how difficult it is to find ‘A’ players. I’m even more surprised by how many people think, erroneously, that they are one of the few. Here’s a…

Why no one likes your idea

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September 10, 2011

Impressions matter. For better or for worse, most judgments and decisions are made with at least a minor emotional bias. When presenting a new idea or proposal or seeking buy-in,…

Leaders don’t make tough decisions…

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August 4, 2011

…they live for them. Making hard decisions is – well – hard! Pulling the trigger on a decision which has a material impact on others or balances significant risk and…

The Power of Realistic Optimism

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July 15, 2011

I’m aggressive. Ask anyone who works with me and they’ll line up to tell you that I don’t settle for small goals. What I push our team to achieve, many…

Passion will send you to the moon

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May 4, 2011

Professionals undervalue passion. Passion is everything. If you genuinely care, pour your heart into your work, and strive for delivering excellent results out of genuine intrinsic motivation, you will be…

Don’t forget the fun

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March 1, 2011

When people think about keeping employees happy, most focus on financial compensation – salary, benefits, and perhaps a bonus here or there. Astute managers, HR personnel, and others who are…

A Convergence of Passions

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December 22, 2010

When I graduated from college in 1999, I assumed a career in media lay before me. Passionate about leveraging media for good and wholesome entertainment, I spent a large portion…

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Three Pillar’s Top Five Traits: What Takes a Company to the Top?

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November 6, 2010

Over the years I’ve read plenty of “Top 5” lists of what it takes to successfully navigate the startup phases of a business. Some of these lists speak to entrepreneurs,…