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Why We Live in a Golden Age of Innovation

Why We Live in a Golden Age of Innovation

Despite horrific daily headlines, the important news is that we are living in a golden age of innovation. It has been called “the digital age”, among other names, although that label is wrongly taken to imply that this is just about technology. In reality it’s a combination of both new...

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Why You Need to Stop Fighting Arrogance

Why You Need to Stop Fighting Arrogance

Arrogance is a beast that never tires, never stops, and can’t be defeated. It never compromises. Arrogance never cohabitates with your best self. Arrogance is an enemy that dilutes the joys of life and degrades the value of others. Arrogance tells you: You’re right when you’re wrong. Talk when you...

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What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self About Business

What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self About Business

One seasoned entrepreneur shares the five most painful lessons he's learned building companies, and what he wishes he knew then. As a young child I always had a passion for buying and selling. Long before my 10th birthday I started finding and selling golf balls, then bikes, skateboards, and, by...

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The One Rule that Works Every Time

The One Rule that Works Every Time

If you want to be a better communicator, you need to know three things. Wait, let me be more clear. If you want to be a better communicator, you need to know things about Three. Using the power of three to structure your messages, make your points or tell your stories can make what you say more...

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Tired of Settling? How to Light Your Life and Work on Fire

Tired of Settling? How to Light Your Life and Work on Fire

Settling for “good enough” instead of what you really want? Getting comfortable with the ordinary? Letting others treat you poorly? Suffering through a poor work situation? Tired of working with people who don’t want to excel or don’t share your values? Playing small, even though you know there’s...

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Ten Things to Say Besides Yes

Ten Things to Say Besides Yes

It seems like every week I speak with executives who tell me they’re burned out or exhausted. And why wouldn’t they be? Everyone has been on a full out sprint for the past year as we’ve run the biggest business social experiment in history. And now, after more than a year of 10 to 12 Zoom meetings...

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SMART Goals are an Excuse to be Mediocre

SMART Goals are an Excuse to be Mediocre

SMART goals have been a fixture in corporate life for more than 50 years, but you’ll rarely see successful CEOs use that approach. Chief executives typically eschew achievable and realistic goals in favor of BHAGs (big, hairy, audacious goals) or HARD goals (heartfelt, required, animated, and...

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