The first and most important choice a leader makes is the choice to serve, without which one’s capacity to lead is severely limited. – Robert Greenleaf In 1970, Robert Greenleaf, a former AT&T executive and researcher, developed the theory of servant leadership, a radical perspective on leadership that teaches that the best leaders are those … Read more
You’ve conceived a brilliant idea. It’s amazing. A game changer. You can’t wait to share it with the world. You quit your job. Borrow money from grandma and pull out the last penny from your kid’s piggy bank. You’re convinced it’s going to work. Hold your horses … you missed a step. The Common Trap … Read more
You’re at a concert. The curtain rises. The maestro bows and takes his place. As he opens the folder that holds his sheet music, you can tell he’s starting to panic. The folder is empty…. He lifts his baton, and the orchestra starts to play. For a minute or two, it sounds fine. And then… … Read more
If you expect your journey as a business person to be a pleasant mountain hike — think again. For most entrepreneurs starting out, the business journey is more like a jungle expedition…on foot. Sometimes you’re crawling, sometimes you’re sprinting, and you never know what’s lurking in the bushes. Because the unexpected can happen so, well, … Read more
You’ve known for weeks this isn’t working out. But you can’t bring yourself to cut the cord. After all, you’ve invested so much into this. You had dreams. And the thought of starting over scares the crap out of you. It’s called the “Sunk Cost Fallacy.” The “Sunk Cost Fallacy” is a cognitive pattern that … Read more
In the annals of history, September 11, 2001, stands as a day of immense tragedy. The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon shook our world and our sense of security. Yet, amid the devastation, stories of resilience and hope emerged. Today, as we face our own challenges, we can draw valuable lessons … Read more
“Sometimes, just knowing that you’re the one that smiles easy makes it easier to smile.” Joy: That profound, contagious emotion, has the power to transform workplaces into thriving hubs of creativity, innovation, and productivity. It’s not merely a “nice-to-have” but a business imperative that every leader should prioritize. Here’s why happiness matters in the workplace, … Read more
“Business is there if you go after it.” — Estée Lauder Born Josephine Esther Mentzer, she was drawn to her uncle’s chemist shop as a young girl, fascinated by the potions and fragrances that he worked with. This fascination laid the foundation for her lifelong passion for cosmetics and one outstanding model of business success. … Read more
You spent three hours with her on the phone and then another two planning the perfect night. You read and re-read her texts, searching for signs of how she felt about you. You said every word out loud as you read… even the emojis., sounding them out in your ears for nuance and tone. What … Read more
What is a Chairman…and is it Something I Want? If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you will know that I am constantly discussing how to become the Chairman (or Chairwoman, but for purposes of keeping this blog succinct, let’s use the term Chairman) of your business. However, for many business owners, … Read more