Todd Nordstrom
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Seek The Question, Not The Answer—Why Tech Exec Dina Bingham Says You Need To Hit Reverse
It's something I simply cannot resist: a counterintuitive argument that makes perfect sense. I'm drawn to it. I seek it. And sometimes, it strikes with so much clarity that I can't help but chase it. This was the case when I recently heard about Dina Bingham, a former 25-year+ IBM executive who has spent her career helping companies drive operational and transformational excellence. Huh? What did she say that grabbed my intrigue? Why was I so dumbfounded by something so counterintuitive?
Odds Don’t Dictate Your Future. Niketa Jhaveri Says Judgment, Curiosity, And Context Do Original
Niketa Jhaveri, founder of Nivan, examines AI and human judgement through the lens of time travel. NIKETA JHAVERI “Well, what are the odds of this project getting finished today?” my son recently asked me. It was a passive aggressive way of telling me he wanted to stop working for the day. Of course, “What are the odds?” is a common question all of us ask on a daily basis. We want to understand the statistical likelihood of all things in this life. What are the odds of getting promoted?
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「……待ってほしい。この話にはまだ続きがあるのか」 先日、プラディープ・シン船長にインタビューした際、筆者の頭に浮かんだのはそんな思いだった。海運の指揮や船舶運航から、グローバルな不動産開発、テクノロジー主導の事業まで、シンは参入するほぼあらゆる業界で急速に頭角を現す術を心得ているような人物であり、まるで何人もの優れたリーダーの経歴を1人で合わせたかのようなキャリアを築いてきた。 これほど異なる業界で、1人の人間がどうしてこれほど多くの成功を築けるのか。その疑問を解き明かすため、筆者はシン船長の世界観を知りたいと思った。そこは確かに不確実性に満ちた場所だが、同時に、海に、陸に、そしてテクノロジーの世界に、ほぼ無限の機会が広がっているようにも見える場所である。 最初の質問は「どうやってすべてを成し遂げたのですか」だった。 最初の答えは「トッド、私は1人でやったわけではありません」だった。...
Destiny Or Resilience? How Captain Pradeep Singh Built Across Sea, Land And Technology Original
Captain Pradeep Singh PradeepSingh “…wait. There’s even more to this story?” Those were my thoughts as I recently interviewed Captain Pradeep Singh—a man who seemingly knows how to rise quickly in almost any industry he enters. From maritime command and shipping operations, to global real estate development and technology-led enterprises, Singh has seemingly built the résumé of several accomplished leaders.
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「量子を商用化するための人材パイプラインは、まだ存在していない」と彼女は私に語った。「つまり、既存の研究をあらゆる業界のエンタープライズのユースケースへと翻訳できるハイブリッド人材を育成する必要があり、しかも今すぐそれを進めなければならない」。彼女は短く間を置いた。「そして、絶対に誰もが注意を払う必要がある」 彼女は何について話しているのか。そして、彼女とは誰なのか。 彼女が語っているのは量子コンピューティングである。量子力学と数学を用いる、急速に進化しつつある新興分野だ。より具体的には、重ね合わせとエンタングルメント（量子もつれ）という量子現象を活用し、特定の種類の複雑な問題において、従来型のスーパーコンピューターを上回り得る計算パラダイムを可能にすることを指す。これはいったい何を意味するのか。なぜ私たちは気にかけるべきなのか。 正直に言えば、インゲリッド・ヴァシリウ＝フェルテス教授（Prof.
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まあ、私は（ゴーストライターとして）執筆した本の数を正直に思い出せないほどだ。とにかく大きな数字だ。しかし… 私はまた、覚えきれないほど多くの秘密保持契約（NDA）にも署名してきた。そして、理解している。私のクライアントや雇用主は、世界の他の人々に知られたくないことを私に話すのだ。 しかし、自らの真実を共有することを最終的に決断した人々、企業、クライアントこそが、最も強力な声となることが多い。なぜか。どうやら世界は私が育てられたほどバラ色ではないようだ。どうやら（世界で最も著名な声の多くから学んだように）悪いことがしばしば善良な人々を奮い立たせるのだ。 聞いてほしい。私個人には、被害者としての物語はない。しかし、私はキャリア全体を通じて、そうした物語を学び、それらの物語の声となる祝福と機会に恵まれてきた。そう、私はこれらの物語を生きたわけではないことは分かっている。しかし、それは私が視点を見る方法を学ばなかったという意味ではない。...
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車を降りると、鶏たちが出迎えてくれた。そして、すぐ右手には古代の石橋が、きらめく小川に架かっていた。人力車を引く男性が橋を渡っており、何らかの作物を運んでいるようだった。そして左手には、完全に石壁で造られた古代中国の城が立っていた。小さな堀に囲まれ、子どもたちが遊び、母親たちが洗濯をしていた。 城壁の内側には、美しく手彫りされた構造柱があり、龍や戦士、その他さまざまな人物を描いた装飾が施されていた。 なぜ私が、妻と訪れた中国の古代都市への旅の話をしているのか。それは簡単だ。そこに行くとは思ってもいなかったし、その小旅行から何かを学ぶとも思っていなかったからだ。 なぜそこにいたのか。そして、どんなリーダーシップの教訓を学んだのか。私たちが中国にいたのは、妻が誕生日を上海で過ごしたいと望んだからだ。しかし、古代都市にいたのは、私の友人にビジネス上のつながりがあり、案内を申し出てくれたからだ──平均的な観光客が決して体験できない場所を見せてくれるために。教訓とは何か。日常から離れた旅は、日々の仕事では決して気づかないアイデアで心を満たしてくれるということだ。...
Quantum-Forecasting: It’s Not Just An Opportunity, It’s A Dangerous Necessity Original
Quantum is here. And, everyone needs to pay attention. getty “The talent pipeline for commercializing quantum doesn’t yet exist,” she told me. “This means hybrid talent that can translate existing research to enterprise use cases across all industries needs be trained, and it needs to happen now.” Then she briefly paused. “And, absolutely everyone needs to pay attention.” What is she talking about? And, who is she?
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AIが今後さまざまな業界にどのような影響を与えるかについて、いま盛んに議論が交わされている。過度に楽観的な意見もあれば、逆に露骨に批判的な意見もある。 私自身はどちらの立場なのか。実は長い間、自分でもその答えを探し続けてきた。ある対話に出会うまでは。 「もし私が、あなたが質問する前に答えをつくってあげられるとしたら？」と彼は私に問いかけた。「意思決定の文化を根本から変革できるとしたら？」 まるで未来予知の話に聞こえるだろうか。私もそう思った。しかし、パヴィ・グプタは水晶玉も魔法の鏡も持っていない。では何を持っているのか。データ、テクノロジー、そしてリーダーがどのように意思決定すべきかについての斬新な視点だ。 パヴィ・グプタとは何者か。彼はコカ・コーラ、ジョンソン・エンド・ジョンソン、SCジョンソン、そして直近ではギリシャヨーグルトのチョバーニといった世界的ブランドで、30年にわたりデータを分析し、インサイト（消費者の隠れた本音）を発掘してきた人物だ。...
Your Past Is Not Your Future—Stop Your Secrets From Being Your Crutch Original
Your past, and future, are far less significant than your "IS". getty Meh, I’ve written (ghosted) more books than I can honestly recall. It’s a big number, whatever it is. But… I’ve also signed more NDA’s than I can remember. And, I get it. My clients and employers tell me things, …things they don’t want the rest of the world to know. However, it’s often the people, companies, and clients who finally decide to share their truth, that become the most powerful voices. Why?
Jolt Yourself Away From Typical: How Leadership Lessons Come From Everywhere Original
Rachelle Kontos creates learning experiences and memories around the globe. getty We stepped out of the car to be greeted by chickens. And, directly to our right, was an ancient stone bridge, stretching across a glimmering creek. A man pulling a rickshaw was crossing the bridge–appearing to haul some sort of crops. And, to our left, stood an ancient Chinese city–built entirely of stone walls, and surrounded by a small moat, where children played while their mothers washed their laundry.
Leadership Mix: How Jason Butcher Found Success With A DIY Mindset and a Network Of Care Original
Just because you have a DIY mindset, doesn't mean you're not all moving in the same directions. getty Some of us have vivid visions of our future in our early careers. For others, the path isn’t so clear. Some of us were born to lead people. Others were born to lead ideas. And, every once in a while, a leader arises who truly understands the connection between the two. Personally, I’ve worked with and for both types of leaders.
Seatbelt Sign Is Off: How Soneesh Kothagundla Turned Airplanes Into A Life-Saving Movement
Ding. The seatbelt sign turned off. And passengers did what passengers do. They pulled out laptops. They pulled out their earbuds. They pulled out their tablets. And, everyone pretended the person seated next to them didn't exist. Of course, as much as I travel, my opinion of air travel has pretty much remained the same throughout the years–same travelers, same processes, same old same old–until I met Soneesh Kothagundla. I’m not going to lie.
Do Insights Influence Decisions, Or Do Your Decisions Influence Your Insights? 3 Simple Steps To Improve Your Decision-Making
There’s a ton of conversations happening right now on how AI will impact the future across numerous industries. Some of the conversation is overly positive. Conversely, some is overtly critical. Where do I sit? Well, that’s a question that I’ve been asking myself for quite a while…until this conversation. “What if I could create the answer for you, before you ever asked the question?” He asked me. “What if we could completely transform the culture of decision-making?” Sound like a future-teller? Yep.
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「あなたは誰？」彼女は冷笑を浮かべながら尋ねた。この質問は、私が最近参加した集まりで投げかけられたものだ。女性の質問は、正直なところ、少し騒々しく、無作法で、大げさな男性に向けられていた。そして、彼の返答も同様だった。「俺は、あんたが予想もしなかった男さ」 この言葉のぎこちない社交的なやり取りに面白さを感じながら、私はこの会話に実質的な内容がないことに気づいた。しかし、質問も返答も、多くの洞察を含んでいた。 あなたは誰なのか？ これは、私たちの多くが人生のどこかで考えたことのある、シンプルな質問だ。多くの人は、キャリアを通じて獲得した肩書き（エンジニア、音楽家、医師など）でこの質問に答えるかもしれない。また、人間関係における役割（父親、母親、妻、夫、姉妹、兄弟、友人など）で自分を定義する人もいるだろう。さらに、ボディビルダー、がんサバイバー、サーファーといった、さまざまな実績で自分を定義する人もいる。上記のどの答えも、明らかにはするものの、依然としてこの質問に真に答えてはいない。どういう意味か？...
The Secret Inside You: How Technology Has Unlocked Your DNA Potential
“Who are you?” she asked with a sneer. This question was asked at a recent gathering I attended. The woman’s question was directed toward a guy who was, in all honesty, a bit loud, crass, and boisterous. And, so was his response. “I’m the guy you never saw coming.” Entertained by this verbally awkward social exchange, I realized that the conversation had no real content, yet, both the question and the response held so much insight. Who are you?
The “New Nordic” Approach: How CEO, Richard Nilsen, Is Re-Defining Partnerships With Resilience, Tenacity, And Empathy
I admit it. I’m a sucker for good stories. I can’t help myself. And, I’m especially curious when I come across business or leadership advice that feels fresh to me. Let’s be honest, I’ve been punching keys and creating leadership content for my entire career. I’ve interviewed thousands of leaders. And, the truth is harsh, but I’ve interviewed some folks and actually wondered if they were simply regurgitating advice from someone I interviewed months ago.
How To Unlock Your Power Of Leadership Imagination
It was a Friday morning. And, I had just returned home the night before after giving a keynote speech at a major conference. Yup. I was wiped out. Honestly, I can't say I was excited to wake up that morning. But, I felt obligated. Why? One of my daughter's teachers had asked me in prior weeks to come talk to my daughter's class for career-week. The 3rd Grade teacher wanted me to talk about being a writer. ...gulp... Hold on. Don't make any assumptions.
Gen Z Isn't The Problem. We Are. Some Leaders Are Brave Enough To Own It.
The headline was hard to ignore. It spread across national media like wildfire-equal parts funny, frustrating, and concerning. What was the headline? "26% of Gen Z Applicants Brought a Parent to a Job Interview." Many laughed. Some were outraged. But behind the humor is a growing anxiety in boardrooms and break rooms alike: Is Gen Z truly ready for the workforce? According to a survey by Resume Templates, this statistic isn't a joke-it's a reality.
Outsourcing Emotional Intelligence: The Tools We’ve Built Aren’t The Tools We Need
Just a few years ago, I could have confidently started every single one of my Forbes posts by saying, “Every reader of this post is human.” Today, I can’t say that. Why? A.I. is consuming information faster than it’s delivering it. So, what’s my point? I recently had a conversation with a friend. She was frustrated at work. Apparently, since the advent of A.I. all communications she received from her supervisor were written by A.I. “At first, I didn’t care,” my friend told me.
The Truth About Getting More: A Conversation With The Late Dr. Stephen R. Covey That Transformed My Life
Getting more? That title sounds a bit greedy. And, in certain ways, it is. But, we must learn to understand our own definitions of “more.”You want more of what? Stick with me. This gets interesting. There’s a ton of information floating around the internet, in articles, in books, and on podcasts about ‘getting more.’ There are sales gurus that will teach you how to get more from your clients. There are investment gurus that will teach you how to get more out of your investments.
From Obscure To Iconic: Dennis Olympios And Emily Pappas On Using A.I. To Get Noticed Now Original
Let’s cut to the chase. A.I. has changed our lives, whether we want to admit it or not. A former colleague of mine recently called me. He had been laid off. And, he wanted advice. Okay… “It’s a new world out there,” my friend told me. “I just keep applying to all these jobs on LinkedIn, and I don’t get any responses. Seriously, most employers don’t even send me rejection letters. I think I'm being filtered by A.I.” Another friend of mine owns a small business.
Human-Centric: A Paradigm-Shifting Prescription For Better Leadership
“A lot of people speak about good leadership,” she said. Then she paused, “…but, I find that not a lot of people actually practice good leadership.” Those words caught my attention. Her pause caught my attention. And, her sincerity caught my attention. Why? The words themselves were quite simple. However, the thing that really grabbed my attention was the fact that I didn’t know anything about this woman yet.
What Employees Say Behind Your Back: 5 Questions That Reveal If You’re A Tyrant
It’s awful. What I’m about to write is just plain awful. But, I think it’s necessary. I think leaders deserve to know the truth. Do your employees think you’re amazing? Or, do they simply collect a paycheck in return for hatred? Listen, I’m not a pessimistic guy. Look at all my previous posts. I’m typically wound up by the best new idea, product, and culture. I like to write about the power of hope. I made a career out of teaching the power of appreciation. I geek out about this stuff.
Chasing Luck: 7 Obvious Insights To Discovering Your Good Fortune
What is ‘Luck’? Do you believe it’s random? Or, do you believe it’s more like karma—somehow earned? These are big questions. How do you, personally, find good fortune? Well, good fortune might be defined by many of you as ‘luck.’ And, I accept that definition. However, ‘luck’ strangely tends to find the same people—over and over. You can see it. I can see it. But, what is ‘Luck’? You see the people crushing it at life—making money, cruising around the globe, buying expensive real estate, and investing.
Accidental Leadership: Out Of This World Advice From Phantom Space CEO, Jim Cantrell
It’s a strange question that has captured my curiosity since childhood. What’s the question? “If you could choose just one superpower, what would it be?” Consider how you would answer that question for yourself. Could you fly, be invisible, have super-human strength, shoot laser beams out of your fingertips, or run at Mach speed? You could choose something more cerebral, like moving objects with your mind. It’s all your choice. What would your super-power be?
The 150 Year-Old Human: How Disruptors Like Dr. Devan Moodley Make Impossibility Possible
It’s conversation that’s actually happening. Could innovation and technology actually exist today that could increase human life-span beyond 150 years of more? And, maybe a bigger question would be, “Would we want to live that long?” A November, 2024 article published AARP Bulletin titled The Future of Aging suggests that current technology may actually allow a person alive today could reach the age of 200.
Waging War Against Stress And Anxiety Increases Productivity: CEO, Dr. Spyros Papapetropoulos Shares 5 Critical Steps Leaders Should Take To Boost Performance At Work
“How can you run a business if your people aren’t healthy?” he asked me. I thought he’d follow that question with an explanation. But, he didn’t. This Doctor, a Licensed Neurologist, wanted me to actually answer his simple question. “Umm…I get your question,” I responded. “But, is it a leader’s responsibility to ensure the health of their employees?” He smiled. “Not entirely,” he said.
Help Wanted: How To Write A Job Posting To Hire Your Next CEO
Maybe I have just a little too much scar tissue. Maybe I’m just a little tired. Maybe I’ve interviewed too many fantastic leaders throughout my career to give any slack to the marginal ones. And, maybe this post makes my chances of finding my next job/contract/endeavor even worse. But, at least it saves me time—by filtering out the nonsense. RESUMES ARE DEAD. JOB POSTINGS ARE DEAD. Sure, all leaders want to know that a job seeker, or a contractor, has the necessary skills and experience to perform.
The Intersection Of A.I. and Your Leadership Intuition: 3 Prescriptive Steps From A.I. Luminary Dr. Sam Sammane
I’ll admit it. It still makes me a little uneasy. And, yet, I knew I either had to drag myself out of my own comfort zone, or I would soon find myself understanding a clarity only known by dinosaurs—extinction. So, what am I talking about? I’m talking about artificial intelligence—and the impact it will have on our lives, careers, and growth as a species. Why does it make me uneasy? That’s easy. It’s because I didn’t feel like I truly understood it.
How Transparency Boosts Leadership: One Ridiculous Story That Could Skyrocket Your Career
This is, by far, the most obscure thing I’ve ever posted on Forbes.com. However, it may also be one of the most valuable posts. Why? I’ve been contributing to the Leadership Channel here at Forbes for more than a decade. I’ve shared gobs of serious data, research, stories, and plenty of opinion. I’ve picked fights with Culture, Employee Recognition, and Employee Engagement. I’ve interviewed CEO’s, Celebrities, and countless C-Suite executives and Thought Leaders.
Healing Dinosaurs: Why Simply Trying Harder Isn’t Going To Fix Reality
Dinosaurs are dead. They’re gone. And no matter how much we may want to fantasize about their return, there’s no place for them in today’s world. Think about this… Okay, the above sentences might seem quite obvious. But, imagine a Stegosaurus crossing the street as you’re attempting to make it to work. It’s taking its time eating leaves off trees. Wait, you were in a rush? Or imagine a Velociraptor showing up at Starbucks while you wait in line. Great.
Extreme Vulnerability Eventually Makes You Stronger. But, Measured Vulnerability Makes You Strongest
What is Measured Vulnerability? Kyle was recently laid off. Nina’s boyfriend left her. Stephan chased his dream to open his own business. It failed. Leslie can’t pay her mortgage this month. We’ve all been vulnerable to change at various points in our lives and careers. We all can relate to the stories above. Yet these stories aren’t factual. They are fictional.
The Unwell Pandemic: A Dangerous Aftermath Following Catastrophe, and 4 Things You Can Do About It Now
It was a strange combination of stress and excitement. I had prepared for weeks. And when my alarm clock beeped, I lunged out of bed. At the time, I was a creative marketing director at an advertising agency. And the morning in question, I was about to give a campaign pitch to a highly reputable cosmetic surgery group—one considered to be the most credible and expensive in the region. My speech was spot-on. My campaign samples were edgy and sticky.
The 4 Most Effective Curse Words At Work: Think This Is Ridiculous? Think Again.
I’m a guy who is typically pointed, concise, and purposeful with my words. I’m also not highly emotional, meaning I rarely veer from logic. Sounds kinda boring, right? Stay with me. There’s a big point. I grew up in a household where cursing wasn’t acceptable. My parents (I suppose I could have asked them for their reasons before I wrote this post) never really explained why they didn’t like vulgar language.
Measure Things That Make Sense: 6 Data Points Every Leader Should Master
For more than 10 years as a contributor, I’ve never shared much of my personal life on Forbes.com. I consider myself more of a research-minded, business storytelling geek. Meh, I may toss in some inspiration from time to time, and I admit that have a knack for challenging ideas I consider stale or incomplete, like employee engagement, employee recognition, and the corporate world’s obsession with culture. However… Yep, I’m going to do it. I’m gonna get personal. But it’s for a good reason.
Measure Things That Make Sense: 7 Data Points Every Leader Should Master
For more than 10 years as a contributor, I’ve never shared much of my personal life on Forbes.com. I consider myself more of a research-minded, business storytelling geek. Meh, I may toss in some inspiration from time to time, and I admit that have a knack for challenging ideas I consider stale or incomplete, like employee engagement, employee recognition, and the corporate world’s obsession with culture. However… Yep, I’m going to do it. I’m gonna get personal. But it’s for a good reason.
The 6 Worst, Career-Crushing, Mistakes Any Leader Can Make
His words became baked in my memory, “The worst thing in medicine is a diagnosis—because that’s when everyone stops thinking.” I was a young man when I first heard those words. Actually, I was writing a book with a heart surgeon. And I knew absolutely nothing about medicine, but those words have haunted me ever since. Why? Maybe it seems like a stretch to contrast medicine with the corporate world and leadership. Maybe? I don’t think so. What’s the difference between a diagnosis and an analysis?
An Ugly Truth About Culture: 4 Reasons Why I’m Picking A Fight With It
I’m not old yet. Well, I don’t have any gray hair yet. Still, I’ve been writing about the corporate world for enough decades to recall a time when employees’ feelings were just secondary conversation—kind of a “You’re lucky if your boss treats you like a human” mentality. “I give my employees a paycheck,” I was once told by a manager in the late 1990’s. “It’s not my job to be nice to them.” Eww, gross, right?
Break Up Now: 6 Reasons To Dump “What You Know” And Flirt With “What You Don’t Know”
“If you do not fail within your first year of employment, you’re fired,” he said. And those words caught my attention. That’s what innovator Jay Samit would tell his new employees. The serial tech entrepreneur and author of Disrupt You! then added, “If people are not failing, then they aren’t truly trying to improve something.” I remember interviewing Samit and those words sticking like honey to the back of my eardrums.
Why Employee Recognition Doesn’t Work: My Confession as a “So-Called” Expert
I’ve waited long enough with a pit in my stomach to write this post. But it’s time for me to come clean. I’m ready to share my dark secrets about employee recognition. For any of you who have been consuming my work for the past 25 years—in books, blogs, podcasts, and articles, you know I’m a huge evangelist of employee recognition. In fact, to this day, it’s the number one thing I get hired to speak about, consult on, and write about. But, recently I realized I might actually be wrong. ...uh oh.
Every Culture Leader’s New Focus: 10 Experts Suggest “THIS Is More Critical Than Engagement.”
Remember ‘employee engagement’? It was seemingly the focus on every culture leader’s mind for the past two decades. ...and what changed? Employee engagement numbers haven’t moved much at all. Still, we all keep talking about it. Why? Well, let’s think about this. Maybe we keep talking about engagement because no one has found a solution to the problem. Maybe we keep talking about engagement because all the so-called engagement experts never really offered a proven prescription for improvement.
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ToddNordstrom.com: Writer of 12 Bestselling Books. Marketer, Consultant, Coach of many of the world's best known thought-leaders. 4m What is the impact of anger? Years ago, when my children were young, I often tried to solve their problems and frustrations. And, in doing so, I also often found myself encouraging changes in their own behavior ("Here's how YOU can respond differently). ...yea...that doesn't always work with kids (or adults). We're all too emotionally 'glued' to our own situations.
Authentic Leadership: 5 Ways You Can Be The Super-Hero Everyone Needs
Pfizer's Gemma Mayman Just Might Be The Most Authentic Leader I've Interviewed Yet Credit Gemma Mayman Meh, I get it. Phrases like Authentic, Genuine, Transparent, and Sincere Leadership can seem like corporate jargon in today’s world. And, because of that assumption, you might be wondering if there’s any real ‘meat’ in this post—something that may significantly improve your leadership. Go ahead and ask, “Where’s the protein, Todd?” Well, it’s coming. It’s not only authentic, but gritty.
10 Emotional Wounds That Can Destroy Your Self-Perception...But, Only If You Allow It
It’s weird when you think about it. You live a life I cannot imagine. I live a life you can’t imagine. So, do we have anything in common? The answer is: Yes. No matter how different our lives are, one thing remains uniquely similar—we ALL can destroy our own potential and self-perception in a heartbeat. Or, we can mend...and move forward. But, how? Emotional setbacks are common. And, they can destroy us...but only if we allow it. getty How can we destroy our own potential?
Your Core Values: 4 Glaring Signs You Work For A Company That Doesn’t Care About ‘You’
It was Tuesday. It was just like any other Tuesday. But, something happened that made it memorable—a gag reflex. Why? I’m not going to sugar-coat anything—including the fact that I’ve not only worked for numerous companies throughout my career, but also numerous clients. And, I’ll be direct. I love almost everyone. I’m that kinda guy. But, meh, there are some companies and people who…well…we have our differences. But, there it was. It was a gag reflex from my core.
6 Rules of Great Interviewing…But There’s Only 1 You Need to Master To Get The Job Offer
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Retiring To Miami? A Realtor Weighs In On What You Need To Know
Miami Beach Inlet (Photo Credit: Felix Mizioznikov / Shutterstock.com) News and Tips Retirement Retirement Locations Retiring In The U.S. Want To Connect With Retirees? Join Our Facebook Group Welcome to Miami and its unique vibe and culture found at the southern tip of Florida. The delicious food, 20 miles of sandy beaches, and Latin-American influences make it a standout in the Sunshine State.
Feeling Unheard? 6 Simple Tricks To Get People Listening
She nodded. She even smiled. But, her eyes expressed an anxiousness that was obvious. And, she continued to nod—as if she agreed but just wanted me to stop talking…so she could start talking. He didn’t seem to let anyone else speak. It was as if he thought that only his ideas were worth hearing. And, even when the other people in the meeting shared their opinion, he quickly dismissed them. We’re all familiar people similar to the above examples. We all know people who don’t seem to listen.
Leading with Energy: You Don’t Need a Title, You Just Need a Spark
They’re often referred to as ‘the life of the party.’ You know exactly the people I’m talking about—those unique individuals who can enter any room or gathering and instantly transform the energy. Dull gatherings become exciting. Typically quiet people become chatty. And, even the ‘Debbie-downers’ in the room start to change their tune. All of these changes happen because one person enters the crowd. In social gatherings, we’re fully aware of the people who become the so-called spark of the party.
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