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My father died 42 years ago and his voice still booms in my head. “Hold the flashlight.” Barking orders as if he was still serving in the Korean War, “higher, steadier” and then the clincher “are you paying attention?” As it turns out I was. Countless hours of my youth…
The times they are a-changing. And it makes me wonder where are those who feel stuck at work. We aren’t talking about them. We hear a lot of news about the great resignation. I jumped on the bandwagon with my blog Managers Matter. We know that 4.4 million Americans – left…
The great resignation has spurred debate about why workers are leaving. I believe the evidence is clear. Managers Matter. Studies and data before the pandemic, such as this 2016 HBR (Harvard Business Review) article highlight this truth. Why Now? The pandemic just showed the cracks in the veneer. Meaning, if you…
I have a confession. Sometimes I google myself. It’s not ego-driven, it’s memory-driven. I know the google algorithm is better than my memory. It’s a more direct route to finding something I have written. Much easier than the multitude of places it can be hiding from me. I have to…
In one of the smartest marketing moves ever, Jaguar sold a fleet of cars to Enterprise Rental. Announced in 2018, it’s an interesting read. Enterprise entered into a “loss of use contract” with Vermont Mutual. All I had to do was schedule the work at the body shop and when…
A trifecta refers to the ability to pick the first three finishers in a race. It’s a tough call to make. If I turn it around I can see that there is a trifecta of my thoughts that keep me from winning. That will slow me down each time. These…
Recently, I gave a talk on how to align your life through your time, money, and narrative, to live who you really are as your best self. An MD who heard the speech contacted me after and said “your talk is really about being a better human being and I…
Is it time for a career change? The Great Resignation has prompted all of us to look closer. What’s on the other side of that decision? Even if the door is wide open, and new opportunities abound, it is not always evident what you will encounter on the other side. …
How do you talk about who you are? What words do you choose to describe yourself? Your narrative tells others about you. Often, our answer depends on our primary purpose in any given situation. According to Muse, it’s the number one most popular interview question. The same holds true in social…
Money matters, I love that pun. Money matters for our daily existence for living expenses and to buy experiences that bring us joy and happiness. Then, the second interpretation – What is happening with your money? It is a very personal question. As in how much do you have? How…
Humans by nature are seekers. We want more. To be recognized and rewarded. We want to feel valued. Mostly, we want to be at peace inside. As I “enter” full retirement mode I’ve asked others to reflect on what I did well when I managed. The feedback was overwhelmingly consistent! …
Techstars Startup Weekends produce results. Startup weekend Hudson Valley was no exception, it was electric! You can learn more about Techstars and how this magic is produced. What Happens at Start-Up Weekend? It all starts with community leaders who want to make a difference. Thus an organizing committee is formed. Techstars provides a roadmap…
Quit knocking on doors that don’t open. High preforming sales teams know this mantra: Stop calling, stop emailing, stop begging for one more meeting and stop acting desperate. Dump them and move on. Instead of chasing prospects who don’t want to be caught, invest your time in prospects who engage with…
Yesterday, I crossed off a bucket list item. I played an “extra” for a new HBO series. How exciting. How interesting. How exhausting! The first thing you need to know is that the term “extras” is passé. Backgrounders is the official title – designated as BG for Background. It…
I’ll admit it, I am a multi-tasker. Which begs the question, how efficient am I? The top answer according to Google reports that multi-tasking does not make me efficient. It’s quite the opposite: Multitasking seems like a great way to get a lot done at once. But research has shown that…