It happened to Malcolm Gladwell within two months of being hired for the first time. It happened to Billy Martin five times spanning many years. Oprah Winfrey was fired and told that she was “unfit for television news.”

While you can check out the following Business Insider article to see just how “non–exclusive” the fraternity […]

Recently I presented a workshop in Montreal, Quebec. In the evening I traveled to Manhattan where I presented again. Although two different countries and cultures in two days, I noticed a common trap that I call “the endless loop trap” – meaning we never get caught up but, we never give up either. If you are someone, […]

During a recent seminar, I gave everyone an assignment; write a short story regarding your personal brand and send it to me.

I received the following e-mail from a woman who had attended the session:

“ I never knew what my brand was to colleagues until a few years ago when the CFO gave a speech on […]

You may not be able to control the probabilities of change occurring in your organization, but you can still control the consequences.  It begins with the courage to be present, proactive and provocative.

Test your reality quotient to see if you are setting yourself up for disaster or triumph. It’s really your answers to the following […]

“You like me, you really like me.” – Sally Field, 1984 Oscar Speech

Quickly, and before you even think about it, what was your first reaction after you read the above quote?

If you are like most people who at the time witnessed Sally Field’s acceptance speech live on television, your reaction may have ranged from dismissive […]

Despite what our mothers may have told us, not everyone is going to like us.

It also goes to reason that we are not going to like everyone with whom we come in contact.

And while we all know that you can’t chose your family, the same can also be said regarding your co-workers. The only difference […]