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The Sexy Side of Business
“Ugh, I cannot believe that I have to work three-and-a-half days next week.” As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized how ungrateful I sounded.
I was speaking to my mother, who is one of the biggest inspirations and most amazing entrepreneurs in my life. She is a large reason I am an entrepreneur myself. And, to be clear I LOVE what I do. It’s just that I happen to live way out in the country (yes, on purpose), and so in order to stream, attend large video meetings, or record podcasts, I …
I was speaking to my mother, who is one of the biggest inspirations and most amazing entrepreneurs in my life. She is a large reason I am an entrepreneur myself. And, to be clear I LOVE what I do. It’s just that I happen to live way out in the country (yes, on purpose), and so in order to stream, attend large video meetings, or record podcasts, I …
Reducing Overwhelm for Self and Team
Imagine, you wake up, open your laptop, and see over 10,000 emails. How do you feel? Either you think you’ve hit the jackpot, and those social media ads have finally landed, or you feel like you never should have taken that “no tech vacay” during busy season. Or maybe you’re somewhere in between.
With the world falling down around us in addition to the standard pressures of life, kids, family, and self-care, it is no wonder more and more individuals are reporting feelings of anxiety and overwhel…
With the world falling down around us in addition to the standard pressures of life, kids, family, and self-care, it is no wonder more and more individuals are reporting feelings of anxiety and overwhel…
What We Want
Last week, I did an exercise where I wrote “What do you want?” at the top of a page. My brain-dumped list of answers turned into a personal article, which is now posted on Medium (in case you’d like to read about my vision for the world, as we now know it).
I found this little exercise both revealing and cathartic. Especially in the professional world, but really in either personal or professional life, it is so easy to get caught up in day-to-day metrics: P&L details, annual growth goals, compet…
I found this little exercise both revealing and cathartic. Especially in the professional world, but really in either personal or professional life, it is so easy to get caught up in day-to-day metrics: P&L details, annual growth goals, compet…
Go Where You Are Wanted
Last week, I had the pleasure of trying to invest energy back into a relationship that had gone through a rough patch last year. Prior to the rough patch, the relationship meant a lot to me, so I went into the conversation with an open heart. I allowed myself to be vulnerable and hopeful. Unfortunately, not only did it not go well. I am pretty sure the childish reaction I received in response to my efforts means we’ve moved well beyond the past, to a point where we may no longer have a chance at…
Puppy Mindset Lessons
I have a new puppy. Until today, the only things he has really known in his young life have been our home and our family. For everything outside of that, his instinct thus far has been to fear and bark. But today, it was time to introduce him to a little more of the world.
At first, he was nervous, fearing everything new, barking and growling at strangers. But once he settled into the new environment and began to relax, he started experiencing positive interactions with those around him, receivi…
At first, he was nervous, fearing everything new, barking and growling at strangers. But once he settled into the new environment and began to relax, he started experiencing positive interactions with those around him, receivi…
Writings from my 11-Year-Old Self
While doing some organizing this weekend, I found an old journal from my childhood. Inside were entries ranging from second grade all the way up to middle school. Towards the end of the journal, I noticed two pages sticking out. As I read them aloud, I was astonished at the words I found.
Scribbled at the top of the first of the two loose pages was a line that read, “Quotes and Inspirations from Stephen King’s The Eyes of Insanity.”
Beneath, I had written, “Do other people know more about you th…
Scribbled at the top of the first of the two loose pages was a line that read, “Quotes and Inspirations from Stephen King’s The Eyes of Insanity.”
Beneath, I had written, “Do other people know more about you th…
I Cannot Be an Entrepreneur
“My position was cut on Friday. Now, I am not sure what I want to do. I feel like I could finally do my own thing, but at the same time, I am just not sure I’m cut out to be an entrepreneur.”
This is a narrative I have heard over and over again in conversations with friends, peers, and clients. I always push back and ask, “Well, why not?”
After so many years, I think I’ve heard every answer. Most of them are largely untrue. Allow me to just bust up some of those myths right now.
Here are the most…
This is a narrative I have heard over and over again in conversations with friends, peers, and clients. I always push back and ask, “Well, why not?”
After so many years, I think I’ve heard every answer. Most of them are largely untrue. Allow me to just bust up some of those myths right now.
Here are the most…
What You Need to Know About PPP
I’ve lost count of the number of emails I’ve received with “PPP” in the subject line. I’m not sure about you, but the constant promotion of the Paycheck Protection Program is beginning to wear on me, almost as much as the phrase “unprecedented times.”
Don’t get me wrong: the idea behind the PPP program is awesome. But once June 30th rolls around, there are three P’s that we will still need to focus on. In fact, if we’re really serious about making an impact, we should already be focusing on thes…
Don’t get me wrong: the idea behind the PPP program is awesome. But once June 30th rolls around, there are three P’s that we will still need to focus on. In fact, if we’re really serious about making an impact, we should already be focusing on thes…
Who Is Your Yoda?
What questions do you think Luke asked Yoda about his life and path?
How do I know I’m on the right track?
Who should I turn to for advice and guidance?
How do I know I can trust them?
How can I avoid kissing a sibling on the lips?
How many of these questions have you asked yourself in your life? For most of us, the first several questions on that list are very familiar (but hopefully not the last one…).
Like Luke’s Yoda, many great stories have a person (or green creature) who serves as a guide. Th…
How do I know I’m on the right track?
Who should I turn to for advice and guidance?
How do I know I can trust them?
How can I avoid kissing a sibling on the lips?
How many of these questions have you asked yourself in your life? For most of us, the first several questions on that list are very familiar (but hopefully not the last one…).
Like Luke’s Yoda, many great stories have a person (or green creature) who serves as a guide. Th…
Business Owners: Stop Saying This Now
I have been making a list of all the new COVID-19-related terms all over the media that drive me nuts:
- “new normal”
- “unprecedented times”
- “back to the way things were”
- “managing during a conflict”
- “pivoting your business through a crisis”
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