Do You Stop Traffic Or Wait for It to Stop?
As I was walking with my daughter and a friend on a sunny day in San Diego, I noticed something. We were about to cross a street without a crosswalk, and the traffic was relentless. The thing I noticed was a simple moment most of us experience every day: standing at...
When Achievements Get a Little Bigger Than the Truth
Most professionals have encountered it at some point. I know I have. Someone describing a project they ‘led,’ when they were really part of the team. A presentation that becomes ‘my strategy.’ A contribution that they have slowly expanded each time they tell the...
Do You Want Freedom or Escape?
Freedom is one of the most commonly stated goals in professional life. You hear it from executives, entrepreneurs, early-career professionals, and people halfway through a career reassessment. The word carries a sense of relief and possibility. It suggests...
How Do You Hold Yourself Accountable—So Your Leader Doesn’t Have To?
The best leaders I know don’t want to micromanage. They don’t enjoy checking up, following up, or circling back. Yet many of them end up doing exactly that, not because they lack trust, but because accountability hasn’t been consistently demonstrated without...
Are You a Doer or a Dreamer?
Did you just answer this question quickly? If yes, you are like the majority of professionals! They answer based on what’s been rewarded in their career, not what actually drives their behavior when no one is watching. Being a doer or a dreamer isn’t about...
Who’s Sitting Where in Your Work Theater?
Everyone has heard the saying that you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with. But like me, many professionals spend years curating their resumes and careers, but very little time thinking about something just as influential, who are they spending...