I was recently having lunch with a long-time friend and sales executive in Atlanta when he told a story about a customer's simple ask proving to be virtually impossible to execute. When he finished this story--which was cringe-worthy but laugh out … [Read more...]
Winter Movies: 22 Reviews in One Sentence Each
As we shovel our ways through winter into the heart of the Oscar build-up season, here are 22 film reviews, each summarized in a single sentence. Films are rated on a scale from 0 ("The Dreaded Fist of Badness") up to a "high 5," an outstanding film … [Read more...]
The Two Types of Leadership: Positional & Situational
Too often people confuse managing with leading. They are distinctly different roles separated by a significant difference: Managers tell and inspect, while leaders inspire results through others. Micromanagers, of course, are a subspecies of the … [Read more...]
My Long Overdue “Thank You” to Frankie Valli
As a kid growing up in suburban Philadelphia, I was well familiar with famous Jersey singer Frankie Valli, who rocketed to fame as the front man for The Four Seasons, as well as for a slew of hits he recorded on his own. I can't sing a note -- I am … [Read more...]
November Movie Reviews: 10 Films in One-Sentence Each
As we steam through November into the heart of the year-end "good movie" season, here are ten reviews -- each summarized in a single sentence -- rated on a scale from 0 ("The Dreaded Fist of Badness") up to a "high 5," an outstanding film you do not … [Read more...]
October Movie Reviews: 11 Films in One Sentence Each
Autumn is when some great films roll out, so it is a wonderful time to head to the theater. Great actors prove that, quite frankly, they are better than others, and superb directors earn their accolades. I rate films on a scale of zero to five … [Read more...]
Managing the Worry Circle: M.I.T. Speech
Posted below is the link from my recent guest lecture at M.I.T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I was invited in by my friend and colleague, Dr. Agnis Stibe, who shares a passion for positive behavioral change. We are collaborating on a whitepaper that … [Read more...]
Question from MIT: “How do you handle worrying about past decisions?”
I recently spoke at MIT in Cambridge and was asked a simple but important question that required a more complex answer than time allowed. MIT is a high-performance, high-pressure environment where the pace of life is relentless for those lucky … [Read more...]
Speech at MIT: Managing the Worry Circle
I will be speaking on Tuesday, September 29th from 4-5:30 pm as a guest lecturer at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The topic is tied to one of my most popular books, "Managing the Worry Circle" (How to Improve Your Life by Worrying Less). The … [Read more...]
How to Be Happy: The 6 Magic Ingredients
If happiness is sometimes a challenge, here are six things that may help: Be proud of who you are. If you have barriers to this, fix them. Change what is necessary. Take action today. Study the mirror, and if you like what you see then dress, walk, … [Read more...]