Knowing When It’s Over: Escaping The Sunk Cost Trap

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

Why Joy Matters: The Secret Ingredient To Thriving Organizations

“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 — Lessons From An Icon

“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

It’s Not You; It’s Them

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?

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