Difficult conversations are, well, difficult. I struggled with difficult conversations all my life. In my childhood, conflict was constant. I can’t remember a day that my ears didn’t ring because my parents were yelling at each other. When I got older, I became their target. So avoiding tough conversations became …
It’s essential to analyze how it will impact the company’s bottom line when a company is making a new hire, starting a new project, adopting a new software system, or pivoting to a new market. How do you know whether a project is worth the money and effort? How do …
We want the underdog to win because we want to see something unexpected. And it’s impossible to beat that feeling of winning a fight when all the odds are against us. It’s why stories like David and Goliath resonate. A victory feels much better when the odds are stacked against you. Scrappy …
Some days, it’s tough to get motivated. Even inspiring posters and coffee can’t always help. But researchers have found ways to keep going even when we don’t feel like it. They suggest setting specific goals that you find satisfying, rewarding yourself the right way, breaking big goals into smaller ones, …
The wealth of our society depends on how productive we are. However, since 1950, our productivity has gone down while the number of rules has increased. Doubling standards of living only takes three percent yearly productivity growth, but unfortunately, the number of procedures and approvals has gone up by 350 …
What’s your plan to not be busy? Can’t answer that? That’s why you’re so busy. “I can’t. I’m busy,” I said that way too often because I thought I was building a better future for my family. It also made me feel important because I was needed. But over the …
The changes brought about by the pandemic will stick around even after it’s over. A recent study reveals that most workers will spend about 20% of their time working from home, which is a huge increase compared to 2019 – it’s gone up by 400%. Employees have found working from …
A consultant once asked me about a person we’ll call Bill to keep his identity secret. I told the consultant that I found it hard to trust Bill, even though he kept his promises and didn’t deceive anyone. I explained that Bill didn’t practice what he preached and could be …
I am a data geek. I love it because data is objective, free from individual influence. Two plus two is four. I can’t just tell you that it’s nine. You wouldn’t believe me. You’re no fool. But what if the numbers are right, but the analysis is wrong? When does …
There was a dog that stumbled into what seemed like an abandoned house. It barked, but there was no answer. The dog went up the stairs and saw dozens of dogs sticking out their paws just like him. “What a nice place!” thought the little dog. “I’ll come back whenever …
