

How to Know if They're Truly Committed
Do some people tend to let you down? If you’re like most of us, the answer is, “Yes!” So, how do you know if someone is truly committed?...


Is Empowerment Merely a Myth?
“You do realize that the popular concept of empowerment is a myth, right?” That’s not what a person usually says to their manager, but...


How Eliminating Blame Makes Us Smarter
Have you ever played the blame game? You know how it works . . . when something goes wrong, we all begin ducking for cover and point the...


How Being Consistent Can Lead Us Astray
“Are you suggesting the consistency and standardization that have made us who we are, is creating problems?” The expression on the...


How to Drain Your Own Swamp
Have you ever found yourself stuck . . . as if your inspiration simply slipped away? You had a vision or a plan and suddenly the clarity...


How Work Can Fulfill Our Deeper Longings
How often do you get up in the morning and decide how you’d like your day to go? If you’ve made a habit of being that intentional about...


Is Your New Year Really New? Or Simply a Re-Run?
“Happy New Year,” the young barista greeted her customer. “What’s so happy about it?” the customer replied. “It’s just another year, same...


How a "Feeling Compass" Can Guide You Toward Success
What guides you when you’re faced with a difficult decision? For many of us, our choices are often driven by what we hope to achieve or...


How Tricking the Brain Can Keep You Motivated
What's the secret behind lasting motivation? Any of us who have worked on complex, lengthy projects know that there are times when...


How to Turn Not Knowing into a Super Power
Have you ever found yourself stymied by a lack of certainty . . . by the very real fact that you don’t know what’s around the next...