The fiscal cliff. The sequester. The continuing resolution. Whatever name we’re using to describe Congress’s budget predicament of the moment, the media’s tone of consternation remains consistent and seems tinged with a sort of looming dread. As if these “crises” are like asteroid collisions or threatening weather events—things that are about to happen to us.…
A Great Help to Thankfulness
This time of year, it’s especially appropriate to remember Charles Dickens‘s observation that “Not knowing where one’s next meal is coming from ’tis a great help to thankfulness.” Most leaders don’t fret about their next meal, but we sure can squander our time worrying about a jillion other things. Well, I suggest you let yourself…
Is a Passive Leader an Oxymoron?
For those who want to lead, passivity is deadly. If you consider yourself a leader, here are 2 phrases (and attitudes) you’ll want to drive out immediately: As soon as and If only. “As soon as (the economy is better/the government gets their act together/I get that promotion/etc.) I will…” “If only (the customer’s advertising…
Choosing Ryan
Like anyone, I have my political leanings. But more and more, I find myself formulating opinions about people, regardless of party lines. (I specialize in people issues, after all, and my fascination with such topics tends to permeate every aspect of my life.) In looking at recent political events through this lens, I find myself…
Olympic Losers Win Big, Like All Us Losers Do
By now, we all know the story: World Champion gymnast Jordyn Wieber was a heavy favorite to win the women’s individual all-around gold medal in this year’s Olympic games. But she didn’t win it. She didn’t even medal. Because she didn’t qualify to compete in the first place. That’s when I started watching. What a…
Welcome!
I learn at least as much from my clients as they learn from me. And again and again, lessons about new technology sit high on the list of great learnings. Now, we all know that there’s nothing “new” about blogging. But great things take time. So thanks to all of you who encouraged me to…
