Year: 2025

Okay, now where was I? I know a lot of you like my posts and I am grateful. When people mention my content, they often point out my weekly “Face Front! Friday!” posts, which I…

Are you constantly apologizing for things that don’t actually require an apology? Do you say “sorry” too much? It might almost be a reflex… just listen for it. You might hear it in your words…

Are you ready to conduct a little experiment today? Next time you are about to say or type the word “but,” swap it out for the word “and” instead. To paraphrase my first work-study boss…

What if the secret is just to be your true self? Charisma. Style. Charm. Rizz. What one person might see as charisma, another might see as self-promotion. Overwhelming. What someone might see as shy, quiet,…

What’s the last shiny object you chased? Did you catch it? Shiny object syndrome. When we let something new and exciting and shiny and bright distract us from what we’re really working on. But wait….

Are you done yet? Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! I’m celebrating, passing important mileposts on projects I’ve been working on. It’s okay to celebrate mileposts. But don’t get them…

Where is your water cooler? We need more water coolers and coffee stations and copying machines. We need more accidental, amazing encounters. Embrace serendipity. Allow unexpected momentum to carry you. In our rush to optimize…

How do you handle the reality of the moment? One more melodic note as we celebrate the recent (May 26) birthday of musical genius Miles Davis: trumpeter, composer, and band leader. Let me tell you…

Do you have a “safe zone”? Last week we talked about how your safe zone sits right outside of your comfort zone. When you willing… brave enough… to step outside of your comfort zone, you…

Do you appreciate your team taking risks? Let’s celebrate the birth of a genius this week. I’m talking about Miles Davis, legendary trumpeter, composer, and band leader, born on May 26, 1926. Let me tell…