Discouraged people have hearts like water and knees like butter. The ability to rise is about you, not the challenge. 7 causes of discouragement: Hard work with no or slow progress. Disappointed expectation.… Continue reading →
Technology, Internet, growth, and globalization have metamorphosed the way we work, play, and live. They have even changed the fundamental laws of economics.  We are living in an economy that is quite different from the old manufacturing-based economy of the 1980s.  Fewer people are now employed in the manufacturing sector, who are anxious about the […]
Steven Pressfield, in his bestseller The Art of War, says: “The professional gives an ear to criticism, seeking to learn and grow.”
If you’re a writer (or any creator), you probably know this to be true. You’ve likely tried …
I don’t think anybody can say, “I have mastered the art of hiring or firing people.” Because hiring and firing are not just an art or a science—they are a little bit of both. And from my experience leading teams and people i…
Using research on leadership and information control to understand politics provides insight and opportunity.
A few months ago, I shared my story and my advice for founders on how to approach balance and seek self-care. I now want to share the specifics of Crosscut’s program on Founder Health and Wellness in order to give some insight into how this tren…
Far too many of us aren’t getting enough sleep. According to data from the American Sleep Association, between 50 and 70 million U.S. adults have some sort of sleep disorder. A lot of us are also getting less than the recommended seven to nine h…
A recent study showing that data entry is one of the most redundant and hated workplace tasks raises questions about why, in the age of artificial intelligence, data mining, and smart technologies, this task is still being done manually.
Is there any w…
We can’t escape the manipulation around us, but we can take steps to thwart its influence.
Black History Month has become the time to reflect on all the progress black Americans have made, but the sobering reality is that when it comes to wealth–the paramount indicator of economic security–there has been virtually no progress i…
