The Secret to Experiencing the Joy of Accomplishment

Experiencing the joy of accomplishment requires seeing something finished. This can relate to a personal...

Why Cities Should Ponder The Source Of Inspiration

Over the past decade, I’ve observed a number of cities strategically focus on attracting young, digital,...

Fear vs. Courage. Only One Matters.

I recently read a quote from well-known digital marketer Neil Patel: “Often times in order to capture your...

When a Leader’s Values Work Well Together

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Jim Tompkins, the CEO and founder of Tompkins International, a...

The Secret To Making A Meaningful Difference

At this time of year, when Christians celebrate Good Friday and Easter, it’s an important reminder of the...

The One Thing Required To Truly Understand Others

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a lot of engineers. They would build something they...

Why Hide Humility as a Differentiating Value?

I recently read an interview with Bracken Darrell, CEO of Logitech, where he stated that humility was part...

Encouragement Matters

In a recent conversation with a business executive, I happened to mention the other part of my Values focus,...

4 Qualities to Protect the Environment

“When sustainability is viewed as being a matter of survival for your business, I believe you can create...

Is It Time To Embrace Transparency In Business?

The U.S. intelligence community is engulfed in yet another scandal. Thousands of documents were released by...

Learning How To Think Different

It’s been 20 years since Apple launched its famous Think Different campaign. It marked the beginning of the...

Beliefs vs. Values? The Best Way to Make an Impact.

Our beliefs are a a reflection of our worldview and determine how we interact with others. They also dictate...

Are Hospitals Missing What Patients Really Care About?

Every hospital and healthcare system claims to possess compassion and care about patients. If it’s not...

3 Blatant Signs That Responsibility Is Lacking

It was May 11, 2010. The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources had convened a hearing with...

The Root Cause Of Irresponsibility. And How To Fix It.

Over the past few weeks, I have written on various aspects of responsibility, including accountability and...