“Just make it stop.” “Sell everything. I can’t take it anymore” That’s the first two calls my client, the financial advisor, received one morning. And then more calls came. “Am I alright? What do I tell my wife?” “How bad is this going to get?” “Why is this happening?” Why, indeed. Market swings reflect real…
Read MoreI had a dream about a tree. I walked along the woodsy path, I had grown hungry, thirsty too. Eventually, the path opened up to an open field, revealing a tree. A very special tree. This tree had many branches and deep broad roots. The branches provided shade to protect one from the sun, but…
Read More“Sell everything. I can’t take it anymore” That’s the call my friend the financial advisor received. And then more calls came. “Am I alright?” “How bad is this going to get?” “Why is this happening?” Why, indeed. Market jitters reflect just how nervous and easily spooked people are all over the world. Bad economic news…
Read MoreEach year, Mac comes out with newer, more beautiful, more exciting products and upgrades to its existing products. Consumers are awash in products, with marketing and advertising competing for our attention and our dollars. To become and remain relevant requires – A.R. - willingness to tirelessly and Audaciously Reinvent yourself, your job, your business and…
Read MoreIt’s easy to get swept away in a sea of worry. Have you noticed? “I’m worried I won’t be able to pay my rent…” “What happens if they don’t like me?” “I’m afraid I don’t have enough money to pay for my medications” “My back hurts, what would happen if I can’t work…?” Worry is…
Read MoreUnder the pressure, pace, and the push and pull of fast approaching deadlines, it’s easy to lose track of the negative impact our requests and expectations can have on those we lead. We can forget the demands sometimes, and just expect them to get it done. And we are disappointed and annoyed when they don’t…
Read MoreEverywhere I go, and I mean everywhere, executives and corporate teams are busy. With the economy craziness and the changing face of business as well as personal and family relationships, running around at a fevered pitch is not unusual. One of the most challenging leadership themes is finding balance between all the incoming and outgoing…
Read MoreRecently, I had an opportunity to do some work for a Fortune 100 company. This company is a global entity with offices all over the world. It is consistently productive, while navigating a myriad of change within the global economy, and from top to bottom, it is driven for results. Inside this large company, there…
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