Whatever your reasons for celebrating this time of year, it’s safe to say that the vast majority of us recognize this as a season of giving. Giving presents, our time, possibly some hugs, often good wishes, money, you name it. Whatever the gift, this is a season when giving to others takes precedence over receiving
Tragedy, Solidarity, & Leadership
Like most of us, I don’t have words to describe my response to the horrendous attacks in Paris last week. Sadness, disgust, horror…so many thoughts come to mind. But wherever I turn, I see people responding to the tragedy with messages of support, hope, and unity. Take this simple image from the Amazon website: Already,
Making Bad Grades: An Unorthodox Tip for the New School Year
Let’s go back in time: You’re 12 years old, walking home from school, sweating over the report card in your backpack. Your parents ask for it the minute you walk through the door. On it, they see 2 As, 2 Bs, and a D. Which grade do Mom & Dad want to talk about first? For
It’s Not about the Score
Today, we’re going to a college rowing competition. We’ll take my blimp, so we can get high enough to keep tabs on how the 2 teams are fairing in comparison to each other. From far off, we might be able to tell that there are 8 rowers per racing shell, each operating his own oar.
Overcompensate Your People
I’m often asked for advice on what to offer new candidates, or on what size performance increase might be appropriate for an existing team member. I tend to respond quickly: “Take what feels right and raise it at least 10%. Or if you can, find out what the person thinks he or she should make, and raise that
Any Growth in a Storm
Picture yourself taking some friends for a ride on your sailboat. It’s a beautiful, sunny, 75-degree day. There’s a 7-mile-per-hour breeze, just right for gentle waves and a nice, even-keel ride on the lake. Some of your guests know sailing enough to help you as crew members. You return to the dock that evening, and