The Cost of Fighting Everything

The Cost of Fighting Everything

The phrase “when everything is important, nothing is” is popular for a reason. Because it’s true.  But have you ever gone deep into its meaning?  I have. And I found there is more at stake than you would think. I’ve been that person, the one that wants to do...
From Manager to Leader: A Transformation Story

From Manager to Leader: A Transformation Story

There is no shortage of content that analyzes the difference between management and leadership.  There are so many thoughts, opinions and allegories that you could spend months building an entire thesis on the subject. I’m lucky. I not only have a story that...
A Lot of Flash, No Bang: The Flash That Never Banged

A Lot of Flash, No Bang: The Flash That Never Banged

For me, some memories are so vivid that I can picture exactly where I was when they occurred. Details can be fuzzy, but 30-plus years will do that. I was in the dining room area of the house where we lived the second half of my childhood in Westfield, Massachusetts....
Accountability: The Promise You Keep to Yourself

Accountability: The Promise You Keep to Yourself

The Myth of “Don’t Talk About It” Maybe it’s just my algorithm and the kind of content I tend to consume, but I’ve seen a few posts on Facebook lately declaring, “Don’t talk about it until it’s done.” That idea stands out to me—mostly because I’ve tried every approach...
I Am My Own Worst Critic—And That Needs to Stop Now

I Am My Own Worst Critic—And That Needs to Stop Now

“I am my own worst critic.” We say it like it’s a badge of honor. A sign that we hold ourselves to high standards. That we’re serious. Driven. Motivated. But let’s be honest—being your own worst critic isn’t a strength. It’s a productivity killer in disguise. The...