I have long thought, and continue to be convinced, most problems inside organizations aren’t caused by laziness, incompetence, or a lack of talent. They’re caused by something far less dramatic. Ambiguity. And I don’t mean the kind of ambiguity where nobody has any idea what’s happening. That’s incompetence, by definition, and would completely ruin my…
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(An Event Planner’s Guide from a Professional Speaker) Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or you’ve been tasked (perhaps unexpectedly) with finding a keynote speaker for your company or association’s event, choosing the right speaker is an important decision. There are thousands of keynote speakers to choose from, covering countless topics, industries, and budgets. But…
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Let’s be honest – it’s LOUD out there. Social media. Endless meetings. News alerts. AI tools. The constant pressure to keep up. The world’s noise is relentless, and it’s no wonder most of us feel stretched thin trying to manage it all. And that’s okay. The noise will win sometimes. The trick is recognizing when you’ve lost…
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Last week during a discovery call with a potential client, we were discussing their theme for the event and how my content would align in preparing attendees for the future of work. Now, before we go farther, I think it’s important to recognize….. I don’t claim to know what the future of work will entail…
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Let’s play a quick game. Think back to your last week. How many hours did you spend in meetings, responding to emails, commuting, checking Slack, Teams, or whatever new platform is “revolutionizing” workplace communication these days? Now ask yourself: how many hours did you spend working on something that actually matters to you? Something that…
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It’s happening again. And it feels like déjà vu I remember back in 2008 being a senior analyst for a multi-billion dollar company and getting asked how we help attract and retain a Millennial workforce – because frankly, nobody could figure them out. I was indeed a Millennial myself, so the prevailing thought must have…
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Ah, the modern workplace—a delightful melting pot of Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, Gen Zers, and whatever letter comes next. Most business articles and expert panels seem obsessed with explaining how different we all are. We’re told Boomers want stability, Gen X want simply to be noticed, Millennials want work-life balance, and Gen Z craves…
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I knew training for an Ironman would be difficult. After all, race day would consist of a 2.4 mile swim, followed by 112 miles on the bike, and finishing with a 26.2 mile run. Balancing training with running a business, being an engaged father and husband, and mixing in time to explore and experience life…
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Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” To be honest, I don’t know if he said that. But that’s what the internet told me. But his quote resonated with me because I was forced to confront the notion of simplicity after a recent event. During my time on stage, while explaining how…
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Like many, I’ve struggled to maintain New Year’s resolutions. But that’s why I waited a few weeks into January to share this article because I know we’ve reached the point when most resolutions fail. Good. Let them fail. We weren’t set up to succeed in them anyway. Instead, three weeks into the year, let’s take…
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