We have all heard the expression, "older and wiser!" It is true that wisdom often does come with age. The problem, however, is that the understanding was not there when we needed it. When we young. So, a great question I like to ask is, "knowing what I know now, what would … [Read more...]

The forces of globalization, M + A activity, technology adoption, and the increased speed of change have transformed the workplace. Millennials, arguably, have to bear the brunt of these changes for better or worse. The Current Situation In the "On Millennials in the Workplace" … [Read more...]

In what is undoubtedly one of the oddest juxtapositions, concurrent with all the "political correctness," has been the growing acceptance of profanity in everyday conversation. Swearing is Everywhere TV and Radio, with subscription services pushing the boundaries of what is … [Read more...]

Conversation Skills are Hard to Master Having good business conversations matters more than ever. Regardless of where you sit functionally in an organization (Sales, Finance, IT, HR, etc.), the ability to communicate the broader business values of what you're working on to … [Read more...]

The workplace, in my experience, boils down to focusing on two things: attitude and execution. Generally, these walk hand in hand. Having the right attitude can absolutely help you execute better. If you execute well, by definition, you're succeeding at your job. But what … [Read more...]