Like everyone else, I have over the past few weeks been following the travails of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.  Given my busy travel schedule, perhaps the better way to phrase it is that the Ford story has been following me – as it has everyone.

In fact one would likely have to be from another planet […]

“Our belief does not change reality or truth.  You may sincerely believe something to be true, but you may be sincerely wrong.”

The above excerpt is from the opening paragraph in the Introduction to The Future of You! Creating Your Enduring Brand.

The reason I chose to open this second […]

“Inherently the problem in ranking is that, unless it’s based purely on objective data—which you rarely see outside of a call center, it brings in a human element. There’s no way to data-fy that,” says Stevenson.  In other words, managers’ prejudices and stray opinions get transformed and codified in what appears to be raw data.  […]

“The sages asked, “Who is mighty? ” and answered, “Those who can control their own emotions and make of an enemy a friend.”

from Bob Burg’s new book “Adversaries into Allies: Win people over without manipulation or coercion“

I have a voracious appetite for reading, and though my busy travel schedule […]

“Personal Values as well as Corporate Values are critical . . . how many people have personal mission statements such as Merlin Olsen to serve as a reference point and guide during periods of crisis or as you called it pressure.  Remember Charlie Sheen’s Wall Street […]

Being humble is admirable, but it could be a career blocker. Most people don’t know how to explain their value, and if you never talk about your vocational accomplishments, your workplace progress could come to a standstill.

It’s crucial to be prepared to promote yourself in a […]