I read in the news a couple of days ago that the crime of Identity Theft is continuing to grow. New and more sophisticated scams are being deployed through cutting edge technology from murky corners of the globe to steal our credit card, banking, and even insurance information. Think "phishing" and "hacking." Yet the leading … Continue reading Identity Theft
Category: Build Your Core
Three Little Inconvenient Truths
I was talking with a self-described "results-oriented" guy this week about his impatience with "process." I think he was trying to tell me that zeroing in on results allowed him to move fast and not get bogged down in a lot of "soft" stuff. That sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Just cut … Continue reading Three Little Inconvenient Truths
My Near-Life Experience
If you've ever wondered about the mysterious and fascinating topic of near-death experiences, check out the BBC documentary called "The Day I Died." It's on video and available as segments on YouTube. Most of us have probably heard about the commonly uncommon experiences of people across all cultures who have clinically "died" only to be … Continue reading My Near-Life Experience
Put “and” in Your Brand
These days, I meet many people who have recently lost their jobs or who fear they soon may. Just Friday I met with someone "between opportunities" who sought my help in connecting him with his next one. I am happy to do what I can to match people up with open positions I know of. … Continue reading Put “and” in Your Brand
Unbelievable
At BUILT TO LEAD, we believe in a few principles that form the foundation of great individuals, teams, and leaders, in work and life. Three of these stand out, and I call them out to you this morning--Easter morning--deliberately to ask, "What is it that YOU believe?" Think about that as you consider the following: … Continue reading Unbelievable
3-D Me
Oh, how I love my clients! One of my newest offered this thought to me today as a recollection of her reading a book! (WOW, JUST AS CHET ADVISES). This book was written by an old dead Lebanese guy named Kalil Gibran in 1923 entitled "The Prophet." Maybe you read him in school and don't … Continue reading 3-D Me
How are MY Ratios?
A BUILT TO LEAD fundamental for every leader in work AND life is watching their "ratios." NOT financial ratios, but the "vibes" (usually in the form of non-verbal cues in body language or tone) we all send to one another. Your "ratio" is the number of "positive vibes" you send versus "negative vibes". When we … Continue reading How are MY Ratios?
Lead Anyway
With apologies to Dr. Kent M. Keith, the author of The Paradoxical Commandments, (see temporary link to the left) and to Mother Teresa, to whom they are widely but mistakenly attributed; here are some Paradoxical Leadership Commandments for today: The economy is horrible, unpredictable, and depressing. Be optimistic anyway. If you are hopeful, people may … Continue reading Lead Anyway
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