Year: 2024

It’s easy to give advice. I think I find it easy to take advice too. But for me to heed the words that I say to others? Not so easy. So this one is for…

Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post an image (you or a passable proxy) that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Me? Well, I’m not in this picture,…

Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post an image (you or a passable proxy) that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Me? Well, I’m not in this picture,…

If you know me then you know this: I’m a rabid Chicago Cubs fan. This was not a decision I made lightly… and I don’t know that it was really a decision at all. It…

It should be obvious, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Let’s face it, we often find ourselves with people that are, in some way or another, just… more… than we are. Should you just…

Do you feel like you’re an imposter? If not… When did you stop feeling that way? More on this tomorrow.

In my house, we celebrate Thanksgiving in a different way. We give thanks on March 23 (this past Saturday), in March instead of (actually, in addition to) late November. We feast on deep dish pizza,…

Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post an image (you or a passable proxy) that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Me? I’m just grateful to all my…

Finally! Springtime in Chicago. This puts me in the mind of landmarks and the French language. It will all make sense in a moment. A few years ago I led a group of MBA students…

Competition can hurt. Whether it’s vying for a promotion or trying to claim the last slice of pizza. But what if I told you that a healthy dose of competition can actually be beneficial? Easy…