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He Chose the Coach, Not the College: A Lesson in Onboarding.

October 31, 2025

Recently I talked with a friend, John, who spoke with such pride about his grandson being recruited by Division I football programs. The list of colleges from coast to coast was quite impressive, including Harvard. Yet, Jack’s grandson chose a lesser-known university in Virginia.  Why? 100% because of the coaches. John explained that while his […]

Hard work, shortcuts, and the future of human thinking

Hard Work, Shortcuts, and the Future of Human Thinking

October 16, 2025

As a junior in high school, I fell in love with algebra. The logic of numbers and variables felt like solving puzzles. It wasn’t easy, but I stuck with the homework, wrestled with the problems, and earned good grades through effort. My classmate John took a different path. He wasn’t particularly strong in any subject, […]

Leverage Emotional Intelligence to Thrive During the Holidays

December 6, 2024

A season of the “most.” “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”  “It’s the hap, happiest season of all!”  My daughter and I were talking about these phrases and agreed that “wonderful” and “happiest” are sometimes a stretch, yet we both agreed it is the MOST time of the year.  And all of this “most” is […]

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Excuse or Explanation?

October 6, 2023

It's frustrating when expectations go unmet and explanations sound like another excuse. Let's use science to understand the motivation behind the behavior.

supply and demand

Workforce: A Lesson in Economics

October 3, 2023

The days of excess labor supply are gone. To be successful in hiring and retaining employees we must lead and manage differently.

A different perspective

A Different Perspective

February 2, 2023

Every day we see the world around us through our experiences and our experiences shape our perspective. Seek a different perspective today.

The power of one word

The Power of One Word

January 26, 2023

If you struggle with setting AND keeping New Year resolutions try this simple process for selecting One Word.

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Making the World a Better Place One Joyful Employee at a Time

September 20, 2022

If you have ever been in a role that didn't fit you, you know it can leave you depleted and disengaged. The good news is there isn't something "wrong" with you and the solution is easier than you think.

Not a character flow

Surely, It’s a Character Flaw, Right?

April 7, 2022

Just because someone "can" doesn't always mean they "should." We should be cautious of how much we can realistically expect people to stretch.

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The Human Lie Detector

March 2, 2022

Emotional Spontaneity can be a very powerful personality trait which, with science, explains why some people have accurate intuition.

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