Business

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 you tell your younger … 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” interview that blew up the internet last year, Simon Sinek spoke eloquently … 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 “acceptable,” has wrought greater latitude for informal language in the public networks. This past year we … 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 each other, is essential for cross-functional success.  “Elevating the conversation”  to common business … 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 exactly is a great work attitude? Are there beliefs/actions that are … Read more