People, by our inherent nature, need each other. We rejoice in camaraderie. We desire connection. We need to feel a part of something we are proud of, whether it be our work, our family, our friendships, our communities...ourselves. Pride feeds our soul.Like a herd of buffalo, when we are […]

Clarity isn’t actually as tricky as people make it out to be. It isn’t about what will be happening in a month as you can’t control that. You never could. Clarity is understanding what matters most today to impact my goals, dreams and commitments. Especially during times like these, it is all […]

I have been playing my flute again. I took a break—a long break of 30 years or so—and when I picked it up, I thought, "This can't be that difficult. Isn’t it like riding a bike?" Not. At. All!

It was a profound moment when my boss said, “Renie, stop hoping I will congratulate you on a job well done. You need to understand that I pay you to think and the fact that you did is an acknowledgment of you doing your job!”

Don’t be afraid to fire someone within 90 days. Here’s what I have learned... a few too many times!

Do you want people to notice your work?

Rule #1, #2 and #3:  There is no room for emotion at the negotiation table. Leave it at home! Here are a few other ways to improve your negotiating results:

 

We all know that we can’t accomplish much of anything beyond mediocre without the right people. At some level, extraordinary businesses have a no-tolerance mindset towards mediocrity which results in a high number of outstanding performers.