Good Advice That Is Actually Bad Advice
I loved the video below because I have heard these things so many times, and I know from experience that this “wisdom” isn’t helpful. Mostly, it makes me roll my eyes. Do you do that as well? I have only recently started following Daniel Pink on YouTube and I am thoroughly enjoying his content. The […]
It’s the Final Countdown
It’s December 1, 2025, and we are counting down the days until the new year. This was both the longest and shortest year in recent memory. I think we can all agree that it was a year of almost constant change with plenty of chaos. Whether you are celebrating big wins or feeling a bit […]
Thanksgiving 2025
We are celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States on Thursday. It’s a time to think about what we are thankful for – and we are thankful for you! Enjoy your holiday, and please don’t forget to connect with friends and family. Turn your notifications off and be present. We’ll be back on […]
Mandated RTO Is a No-No
Please excuse my smugness and “I told you so” tone in this post. Few things make me happier than having highly respected academics back up exactly what I have been saying for years. During the pandemic, many who hadn’t been able to work from home were given the opportunity to do just that. Some liked […]
2025 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide
It’s time for the 2025 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide, our annual tradition to encourage everyone to shop for gifts at small businesses during the holiday season! Our 2025 small business holiday gift guide features fabulous products and services only from small businesses! All of these unique gift ideas are provided by our own contributor […]
How to Stop Getting Defensive and Start Learning From Feedback
I watched a video to help myself get better at receiving feedback. Asking for, processing, and integrating what you could do better from feedback is important for personal relationships and professional growth, and it’s something I truly struggle with. I hate getting feedback and almost never actively seek it out. For some reason, and I […]
Don’t Sacrifice Your Friendships for Your Work
This is a PSA for all of you hard-driving entrepreneurs who think you don’t have the time, or don’t make the time, to maintain your friendships. The reality is there is probably nothing more important than that. The work will be there, but your friends might not. In this two-minute clip, New York Times bestselling […]
A Therapist’s Guide for Getting and Staying Motivated
Here we are in November and I don’t know about you, but I am having a tough time getting and staying motivated. “Just do it!” and other forms of self-flagellation aren’t working, so I thought it might be helpful to look for different suggestions. Emma McAdam is a licensed therapist and I like her down-to-earth […]
Your Employees Aren’t Your Family
I have read literally thousands of job descriptions for my clients over the past 15 years. One red flag for me is when there is something in a job description about being a family or treating employees like family. When I point that out to a client, they are surprised. Shouldn’t that be a good […]
These Ghoulish Clients Are a Nightmare
Clients can wear all kinds of costumes. You might not know who you are really working with until it is too late. Since tomorrow is Halloween, I thought we should explore the particularly ghoulish kinds of clients – the ones you want to try to avoid, if at all possible. The first conversation with a […]
Instant New York Times Best Seller- You Will Own Nothing
The elite are jockeying to control and come out on top in the new global financial order. Learn what is happening and how to fight back. Instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller.
