Story Time: An Unlikely Negotiation

Today we take a short walk down memory lane. (A short walk indeed because this story only happened a week ago. A hop might be more accurate.) Being a passionate advocate for taking action that results in new opportunities, especially when this action is outside your comfort zone, this story is particularly enjoyable to recall….

3 Things To Do Today To Make Your Ordinary Extraordinary

Extraordinary events happen when you step out of the ordinary  – the question is, will you? A mentality of “the grass is always greener on the other side” often leads to discontentment. So instead of wishing you were doing something else, take what you do have and make something extraordinary. Here are 3 of my…

Preserve Haiku

living the dream doesnot mean exclusion from hardtrials – please preserve!

What I Learned From Jocko Willinks

Jocko Willinks is a bit of a legend. Why? Not just for his service as a U.S. Navy Seal, but also his ability to share profound principles that lead to victory on the battlefield and apply them with the same results to the realm of business and personal growth.  After reading the “Dichotomy of Leadership”…

The Only Relationship You Want With Your Boss

“…you should strive to have the same relationship with every boss you ever work for, no matter if they are good or bad. Whether they are an outstanding leader whom you admire, a mediocre leader who needs improvement, or a terrible leader for whom no one on the team has respect, you must strive to…