AI Isn’t The Enemy—Fear Is
I remember when calculators started showing up in classrooms. Parent feared kids would stop learning how to do math by hand. And in a way, some did. But would any of us want to go back to solving complex equations without one? Technology has a way of unsettling us at first. It threatens what’s familiar […]
To Reciprocate, or Not to Reciprocate, That is the Question
To reciprocate, or not to reciprocate, that is the question: Whether it’s right to absorb Words or actions that are untrue or unjust, Or to retaliate, returning insult or slight for insult or slight Dr. Robert Cialdini’s principle of reciprocity is one of the most powerful drivers of human behavior. It’s built into each […]
Assume Positive Intent: The Influence of Giving Grace
Earlier this year, I delivered a full-day training event for a client. The session went well—until the debrief. The CEO passed along a bit of feedback: a couple of attendees were put off by a response I gave during the Q&A. The Scenario? During the training, a participant asked how I’d respond if a young […]
Parenting and Grandparenting: Influence Lessons for Leaders and Mentors
I’ve been out of the corporate world for nearly seven years now. Over the course of three decades in the insurance industry, I wore many hats: boss, coach, and mentor. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the differences between those roles—especially the contrast between being a boss and a mentor. That reflection has been inspired by […]
The Spotlight Effect—It’s Not About You or Me
Last week, I wrote about integrity and the importance of doing the right thing, regardless of who might be watching. This week, I want to flip the spotlight—literally—and talk about something called the spotlight effect. If you’re not familiar with the term, here’s the short version: The spotlight effect is the tendency to think that people […]
