I had no idea how to dress like a human being. After four years at Marine Corps Base Hawaii living in cammies and combat boots, I was headed to LA – supposedly the coolest city on earth. My girlfriends kept saying “shop at Ann Taylor,” but I stood in that store paralyzed. What the hell … Learn More
We didn’t have a lot of money growing up. My parents were educators in a small, rural community. We were secure, but we weren’t fancy: My money mindset was developed during this period – it created a scarcity, security mindset, which is something I have to battle with as a leader and entrepreneur as I … Learn More
“But isn’t that manipulative?” An executive I coach asked me this question recently. I’d just asked her to identify strategic relationships at work—people who could help her execute her vision and people who could derail it. When we discussed the potential derailers, I encouraged her to develop a plan to get them on her side. … Learn More
Yes: I did get caught up in the Western craze. I may have bought some boots, a hat. I did, in fact, just go to a rodeo. It was so much fun. I don’t know about you, but the older I get the more I enjoy new experiences that don’t involve “fancy” and “luxury.” I love simple human … Learn More
During my time in LA, I witnessed something extraordinary at a comedy club that transformed how I coach leaders. The host announced a surprise guest: George Carlin. He was conducting “spring training” – warming up material before his tour. The legend walked on stage carrying a stack of notecards, each containing a single joke. He … Learn More
