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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 …

Continue reading “Director’s Cut: Let My Love Open The Door”

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 …

Continue reading “Nothing Compares To You”

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 …

Continue reading “Director’s Cut: Do I Really Need My Employees to Take a Stand? “

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 …

Continue reading “Stand In the Place You Live”

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 …

Continue reading “Driven To Tears”

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 …

Continue reading “Why We Still Haven’t Found What We’re Looking For”

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 …

Continue reading “Killing Me Softly”

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 …

Continue reading “Don’t Speak”