I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you’re a go-getter, you may already be getting ready to celebrate another holiday – Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza, or Festivus 😊 – so it’s a good bet you’ll be exchanging gifts with friends and family. I’m sure you want those important people in your […]
Why Does Black Friday Make Us Crazy? Black Friday—the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season is days away. You’ve probably seen the videos: doors flung open as shoppers rush in, some even jostling for position like big time wrestlers. Why do otherwise “rational” people brave the chaos, endure early morning alarms (4 am), and […]
Let’s get right to the point: Don’t ask to pick my brain. Hire me. If you’re a consultant, coach, or in any field where advice is your product, you’ve probably heard requests like “Can I pick your brain?” or “Can we hop on a quick call? I’d love your thoughts.” It sounds innocent, even flattering, […]
This is my last week on the other side of the world so I’ll share some one more writing from one of my books. Today’s post comes from my third book, The Influencer: Secrets to Success and Happiness. This book is a business parable that follows the life of John Andrews, and ordinary person who […]
As I mentioned last week, I will be out of town for most of the last three weeks of October, including a two-week trip to Australia! Given the time change (14 hours ahead on the other side of the dateline), I decided to share some writings from my books. This post is a short section […]
I will be out of town for most of the last three weeks of October, including a two-week trip to Australia! Given the time change (14 hours ahead on the other side of the dateline), I decided to share some writings from my books. This post is a chapter from my first book, Influence PEOPLE: […]
This week’s post is a rework of something I wrote 15 years ago, when our daughter Abigail was just a teenager. I thought it was an appropriate topic because she recently shared some wonderful news—she and her husband Tyler are expecting their first child in March! As you might expect, Jane and I are over […]
I love fall because it’s the nicest weather of the year in Columbus, Ohio. The nights are cool and crisp, and the days are sunny and warm, and there’s very little humidity. On top of all that, it’s the start of the football season. 😊 There are only three month left in 2024, but that’s […]
As someone who spends much of my time teaching people how to hear “yes,” it might seem unusual for me to write about the importance of saying “no.” But sometimes, your most empowering “yes” comes from a thoughtful “no.” A Story of No: The Lesson of Saying No Gracefully This idea hit home for me […]
Many years ago, when I still worked downtown, I had an “ah ha” moment about how easily we get swept along by the actions of others. The revelation occurred on my 15 mile drive to the office. It was early—just before 7 a.m. on a beautiful day. The sky was clear, the air was crisp, […]
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