I have heard Bill speak on a number of occasions, and have gotten to know him well. I’ve tried in a small way to touch on his keys to success based on what I’ve heard in presentations and read. How Bill arrived in this notable and highly visible position is a study of twists, turns,…

Of late, I have had many colleagues seek counsel on pursuing new opportunities inside and outside their current company. Several have hesitated, telling me ‘they are not sure they will want the position if it is offered to them.’ A few thoughts: What is really holding you back? Get in touch with what your insecurities…

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I loved this particular The Corner Office article in the New York Times from earlier this month. It was with Jeremy Allaire, chairman and chief executive of Brightcove, an online video platform for websites, and conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. It focused on Jeremy’s background, what formed his leadership style, and how he continues to…

In McAllen last week, I was robbed. I came back to my hotel room after a client dinner to realize my room had been invaded and items of extreme value taken. Needless to say – I was shaken to the core. When I called the front desk in a state of fear and panic, I…

I have written many articles and short blogs on the topic of integrity over the years. Integrity almost always shows up on the list of corporate and organizational values; and yet, what I have learned over the past few years in working with executives, boards, and leadership teams around the country, is that the definition…

Timothy Ferriss’s life has followed a quite unconventional path. In 2001, at the mere age of 23, Timothy Ferriss founded BrainQUICKEN, a San Jose based online company that sold sports nutrition supplements. He sold the company in January 2009 to an unnamed London-based private equity firm. He is now a full-time angel investor and has…

Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life  for something new to emerge. ~ Eckhart Tolle What is happening in our life which may be creating space for something new? What could happen if we let go of what we ‘think it should…

Time is one of the most valuable assets in our lives. We cannot manufacture more of it; all we can do is optimize what we have. Thousands of books have been written on this subject, Stephen Covey’s ‘7 Habits’ being the most famous. Without reading yet another book, what are just two refresher points for…

I have! As many of you know, I am in the process of writing my first book. Suffice to say, writing a book is not for the faint of heart; especially when you have 5 weekly blogs,  4 podcasts, 2 business articles, and 1 success story each month. Plus the many client responsibilities competing for…