You’re No Different

May 25, 2013 | Business

Sometimes when I’m talking with a leader of a firm, I just scratch my head. Not because I have a bad case of psoriasis, but because sometimes leaders can be so blind. They can’t see how they infuse their organizations with negativity. They are oblivious to the impact...

Don’t Lose Your Momentum

May 5, 2013 | Business

In my wayward youthfulness, I had, on occasion, run out of gas and had to push my ride to a safer place off the road. You’d think I’d learn after the first time, but I was invincible…before I realized I wasn’t. But I did learn something. Once I got my car moving by...

Tale of Two Ends

Apr 21, 2013 | Business

Over the years, I’ve written about the importance of being your best because your best self is the one that is extraordinary, effective and high-contributing. This past week I witnessed both ends of the spectrum in different firms. One partner was scattered, frantic...

Defrag Yourself

Apr 1, 2013 | Business

Just as your computer needs to be recalibrated when it gets slow and inefficient, so do you when you get slow and inefficient. Your computer needs to be defragged and so do you when you’ve got lots to do and your work files are everywhere. You feel pressured and...

Take Your Life Back

Mar 17, 2013 | Business

Recently I’ve heard about and noticed an increase in the number of managers and partners who are losing their sense of professional fulfillment. They are tired, overwhelmed and generally aren’t happy. What’s going on? If you’re like them, a large part is because...