Do you remember Circuit City? Way back, Circuit City was the go-to provider for many families’ electronics needs. Fueled by a slurry of acquisitions, the company expanded its footprint using…
The Demands of Good Leadership in the Age of AI During a recent visit to a “big box” store (insert big shudder here as I prefer to do all my…
Woman run to new opportunities. Leadership metaphor
How many of you know the name Wang Weilin? As you scratch your heads, I’ll just jump in and tell you… Wang Weilin is the “Tank Man” associated with the…
Creating a Savvy Sales Culture I’ve rented a cottage for a relaxing summer retreat and often find myself drifting into work mode (part of why I don’t subscribe to work/life…
Remember Animal House? Togas, all-night frat parties, pledging rituals, Belushi and his “COLLEGE” sweat shirt? The cult classic lampooned the golden age of Western academia, a time when Higher Education…
Very excited to share with my network that on October 1, 2019, I will be publishing a book with several other amazing leaders and storytellers. The title and theme of…
If you’ve ever spent some time with adults from the American South, you’ll notice the “Yes ma’ams” and “Yes sirs.” Charming at first, the phenomenon can become quite annoying, if…
The Power of Incentives You may be too embarrassed to admit it, but you loved National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The Griswold family Christmas tree, the kitty litter in the Christmas…
Businessman wearing gas mask in office space.
Building Culture Before Bottom Line Have you ever worked in a toxic setting? If you’re pondering the question, the answer is, “no.” If, on the other hand, your palms are…
Social Selling – A Whole New Toolkit Weren’t we cool? Be honest, how many of you carried a pager on your hip before the rise of the cellphone? (I’m old…