We all have extreme power in our ability to choose how we listen, how we react, and how we treat others. Kindness, I believe, is one of our most powerful tools. It is free, and is an incredible investment in ourselves and in others. A business associate of mine recently…

When I led a brand communications agency, I had to do a lot of pitches. In preparation for each pitch meeting, my team and I would craft a presentation that would tell the prospect a story that we thought would resonate with them. It would include an assessment of their…

Making a career transition, or any significant type of career change, is hard work. It’s also fraught with risk and uncertainty — yet the payoff can be literally life-changing. I know. I’ve done it 4 times. And that’s why I enjoy helping others along their career journeys. Whether it’s figuring…

“Nothing can help the person who does not practice.” I read that in a Forbes article about public speaking tips. It made me stop and think about how easy it is to look at someone you admire and think they are a natural at something. …

Texting while driving is dangerous. We all know it. Yet many people still do it. It’s hard to resist the distraction of your phone buzzing or dinging. We know that phone notifications negatively affect productivity, even if we don’t check them right away. …

Leaders of high-performing remote and hybrid teams hire people they can trust and invest in their success by training them, and by helping them acclimate to the team’s culture. They also spend time to make sure everyone on the team is in the loop and on the same page as…

The most successful leaders — especially those leading virtual, remote, or hybrid teams — understand that they have to actively facilitate communications within their teams in order to be successful. Here are a few tips to help: Set up regular one-on-one sessions with your team members. Setting aside this regular…

One of the best parts of being a coach is that I get to help people see themselves — their talents, skills, accomplishments, and value — more clearly. It also means uncovering blind spots and seeing things that are holding them back. …

As a business leader, entrepreneur, and human being I’ve had my share of failures. When I think back on the massive pile of ideas that I’ve tried to turn into businesses over the years, I’m surprised I’ve only failed several times instead of hundreds. Let’s see, I started a computer…