The Monkey Paradigm
Have you read about the scientific experiment involving five monkeys, one ladder, a bunch of bananas, and a water spray?…
Tag: Leadership development
How to be the leader others want to follow
The Danger with Homegrown Celebrities
If You Treat Someone Like A Celebrity, don’t be surprised if they treat you like a fan. What do I…
I Have Met the Enemy, and He is Blind
People occasionally ask if I, as a blind person, ever worry about someone stealing money from me. For example, when…
Moving Beyond “Either/Or”: The Saving Grace of “And”
Why is there so much polarization in today’s world? That’s a tall question, and I’ve offered at least one stab…
Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership
As we honor the life of Colin Powell, it’s worth pausing to acknowledge the 13 rules for leadership he lived…
Preparing Blind People for the Rest of Reality
There’s never been a better time to be blind, or so I’ve heard. And I have to ask: How low…
The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Get Ahead in Life
You do not have to pick sides in the polarized environment the world has created. If it is enough for…
It’s Time to Introduce Chess into Your Life Strategy
The Queen’s Gambit likely triggered a fresh, but likely short-lived, curiosity in the game of chess. It’s possible the TV…
How to Network at an Event If You Are Shy
Humans are shy by design, not by nature, and nothing intimidates shy people more than the prospect of networking. I…
Is Counseling Right for Men?
Let me give you the bottom line up front. Yes, counseling is right for men. That’s not why you’re giving…
Are You Following Someone Else’s Dream?
Too many young people wind up in jobs they hate because they followed someone else’s advice about how to use…
6 Things Monopoly Can Teach You About Life
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Stop Reading About Success and Start Building It
Several months ago I decided to relaunch my website. I spent entirely too much time reading about how I could…