Bring out the best in people by spotting the best in them Photo by Yasin Yusuf on Unsplash Q: You wrote to Ordinary last week about how “nothing compares to you.” How she need not …
Nothing Compares To You
When you compare, you aren’t noticing what only you have to contribute Photo by Pepe Reyes on Unsplash Q: I’ve been following your work for a long time, and I’m going to tell …
Director’s Cut: Do I Really Need My Employees to Take a Stand?
A person divided cannot create Photo by Will Francis on Unsplash Q: Last week you addressed 3 questions about the clarity of one’s own purpose, so we can all show up in full to our …
Stand In the Place You Live
When we lack clarity of purpose, we miss out on everything Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Q: I came across your column and appreciate the advice you’re doling out. But, I don’t …
Driven To Tears
How we spend the fruits of our labor sows seeds for how we work Photo by Kyle Reed on Unsplash Q: I am considering buying a Tesla even though I read enough to …
Why We Still Haven’t Found What We’re Looking For
If we look by ourselves, for ourselves alone, we miss the point. Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash I was re-reading some essays by Toni Morrison recently. One starts, “I accepted this invitation to speak …
Killing Me Softly
When credit for an idea is stolen, more is lost than meets the eye Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash Q: So here’s the deal: I came up with an idea for a …
Director’s Cut: Under Pressure?
Pressure creates diamonds, but you work with people, not rocks Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash Q: Last week you addressed a question from “Don’t Know”. Her colleague was asking her …
Don’t Speak
Can we spot if our friends are our sword or our shield? Photo by Kristina Flour on Unsplash Q: A friend and colleague often advises me to “speak up” more in meetings. I …
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