For many people, life was so hard before this pandemic. My heart breaks imagining the stress, fear, and anxiety that some are feeling right now. I’ve received notes from single moms losing jobs, folks battling illness (physical, mental, emotional) while navigating all this, physicians in the frontlines fearful even as…..
Global leaders often want to have their products and services in as many parts of the world as possible. Despite applying an approach that has been validated in the market of origin, many fail within a few months of market entry. In fact, I was surprised to learn that a…..
A few years ago I asked Reed Hastings, Netflix’s CEO, if the company would adopt game streaming. His answer was very clear: Netflix was in the movie business, not the gaming business. While Netflix has decisively stuck to a core focus, we’ve seen a huge surge in investment from big…..
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about where creativity comes from and how to nurture and grow it in a team. As a result, even well-meaning leaders can end up killing the creativity of a team when they need it most. If your entire creative method is to get your…..
It’s the year 2035. The world has changed and you’ve been leading the charge to make it happen. Artificial intelligence has liberated us from repetitive mental tasks the same way the industrial revolution freed people from repetitive physical tasks. You pay for your groceries with cryptocurrency on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone……
All humans bleed red and smile in the same language. We have many common elements in our shared humanity. However, as we think about doing business beyond our borders, there are many cultural cues to consider. I have had years of trial and error, working with global teams in London,…..
Our view profoundly affects the way we lead life. The beliefs we hold about ourselves guide and permeate nearly every part of our lives. Our beliefs influence our thoughts which limit our potential or enable our success. Our thoughts often mark the difference between excellence and mediocrity. Our thoughts influence…..
Imperfection is part of life. It is part of humanity. It is all around us, and within us. Trying to force perfection can be tough on the psyche. While striving to achieve more, we will fall short far too often. Instead of focusing on your imperfections look at the special…..
In a fast-paced and often chaotic society, many women tend to put their own needs on the back burner. As women we often spend much of our lives nurturing others and struggle with giving ourselves permission for self-care. It’s hard to remember that we, as much as anybody else in…..
Walking is the best exercise! This year, walk away from arguments that lead you to nowhere but anger. Walk away from people who deliberately put you down. Walk away from any thought that reduces your worth. Walk away from failures and fears that stifle your dreams. The more you walk…..
