How do others view you? What is their experience, and how do they wish to interact moving forward? Do we attract and inspire… or is it something else?
Our brand is our distinctive identity…
Your Brand Part 1: Define or Be Defined
The Joys of Digital | Your Feedback | Thank You
Despite needing to learn more about digital security than I wanted to, I was reminded about so much good. I am so thankful for my team, new and old friends, clients, prospects, advisors, and so many good people…
The Power Has Shifted: Staying Relevant as an Organization
Business leaders and owners have traditionally enjoyed a firmly-cemented corporate hierarchy that clearly skewed power dynamics in favor of the organization. However, in the modern workplace, professionals are more emboldened to pivot away from organizations or careers as a result of burnout and disengagement and a desire for greater meaning, purpose, and…
More Than a Feeling: The Benefits of Discontent
Discontent starts with a feeling and can end one of two ways. If acted upon, our discontent can lead us toward a life with greater meaning, purpose, and impact. If not, it can be the beginning of looking back on our lives with…
The Four Key Relationships Needed for a Full Life
A full life can be different for each of us and can change from season to season. At different times, our achievements at work, spending time with a spouse and family, connecting with friends, traveling, having opportunities to…
How to Not Quit on Purpose – Part 3: It Starts with Who, Not Why
An organization is formed for the purpose of providing specific goods and services to meet the needs and desires of others – that is its “Why” and that is its end-game. This is not the case for people. There is something deeper…
How to Not Quit on Purpose – Part 2: Connecting with Passion
Our passion is our “Why”, a driving force that helps explain our motivations. Our passions attach meaning to our interests, and the meaning we attach dictates the priority, the energy, and the emotion we place on and commit to that interest. For many good reasons, many of us had a passion for mastering our craft and making a name early in our careers. To this end, we…
How to Not Quit on Purpose – Part 1: Getting Clued In
Exploring our interests, pursuing our passions, and discovering our purpose is a universal desire. I have yet to meet a fellow human who doesn’t have this desire. However, there is a disconnect. Despite our ability to present very logical and emphatic cases that justify our present state…
Playing Out The Costs of Professional Turnover
Jenny has given her notice. She has been part of the practice for about 15 years. She joined as a “high-potential” from a competitor in what seems like just a few years ago and didn’t disappoint. She continually exceeded expectations and was given recognition… and there was still more room to run. She surely would have been a big part of the future…
Employee Engagement is Not a Thing
Employee engagement is the subject of much buzz and attention today – and for good reason – it is a powerful determinant to an organization’s success.