Risk Management Concepts
One of the most useful things I learned when I worked at McKinsey’s Financial Institutions Group was understanding risk. It was a concept that I
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Leadership = Public Speaking
The ability to speak, convey ideas, and inspire others to act is an enormous part of what’s perceived and experienced as leadership. Do you know
August 17, 2021
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Public Speaking with Gravitas
One of the five most useful classes I took at Stanford was on public speaking. One of the very first training classes that I had
August 17, 2021
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Getting Credit for Your Ideas
I receive a ton of questions from my Inner Circle members about how to handle colleagues and bosses who take credit for their ideas and
August 16, 2021
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Simone Biles Analysis
One of the biggest stories coming out of the Olympics has been American gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from multiple events in Tokyo. She withdrew due
July 29, 2021
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Simone Biles, Human Being
The other day, Simone Biles, largely considered the greatest gymnast of all time, withdrew from the team all-around competition in the Tokyo Olympics. A day
July 28, 2021
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My Struggles with Suicide
Over the last 15 years or so, I have struggled at times with depression and suicidal thoughts. In those moments,
Thanksgiving Day 2018
Today is my favorite holiday… Thanksgiving. On this day, I remind myself to give gratitude and appreciation for the many
What Will People Think?
Many people struggle to pursue what they really want, out of fear of what people will think. When I hear
The Most Strategic Decision of Your Life
The most strategic decision of your life will be deciding which people you allow into your life and which you
Criticism vs. Requests
Criticism involves telling someone what they did wrong (or worse yet, telling them what’s wrong with them). A request involves
Dealing with Overwhelm
At one point or another in your life, you’re going to be overwhelmed. Overwhelm comes in two flavors — functional
How to Talk to Pigs (and People Too)
I have a confession. I talk to pigs… specifically my daughter’s guinea pigs. More specifically, they talk to me. (No,
Surviving vs. Thriving
You can approach life in one of two ways. You can focus on surviving, or you can focus on thriving.
Problem Talker vs. Problem Solver
When my oldest daughter was four years old, she would constantly blurt out all her problems. “I am hungry.” “I
Are You Successful?
I was in Chicago recently, hosting a dinner meeting for members of my Inner Circle mentorship program. During dinner, someone