Last week while scanning through pages of LinkedIn insider posts, I came across an interesting clip of comedian Jim Carrey speaking at the commencement of Maharishi University in Iowa. During the eight minute clip I witnessed...
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For those who have worked with me, alongside me, for me, or anywhere near me over the past decade I doubt you would find a single one who did not know that the above is one of my favorite quotes. As the managing director of...
The Strange Lesson About How Teams Actually Work That I Learned From 4 Years of Lacrosse at Ohio State
After more than twenty years of playing lacrosse and coaching lacrosse, I’ve learned a lot about the sport, but more importantly, I’ve learned about teams and what it takes to be a great teammate, and most importantly, what goes...
Today’s job market is increasingly competitive. With an influx of available candidates on the market, whether qualified or unqualified, hiring managers and recruiters have to work ten times as hard to fish through resumes to find...
If you know me at all, you know that I love to read. I’ve read a lot of books over the years. People are always asking me, “How do you keep up with all the books that come out?” or “How do you put into action the books you...
5 STEPS TO RECHARGE YOUR WORK MINDSET
Many people I talk to are not happy with their jobs. I hear it a lot—people feel like they work too much, feel like their coworkers have it easier, that they’re just not happy. While there is certainly such a thing as a toxic...
The Real Meaning of Memorial Day... And What That Has to Do With Your Business
Was your Memorial Day weekend a celebration of the beginning of summer or to honor those who have sacrificed and served for this great nation, or both? This past weekend became more of the former for me. My Uncle, a US Army...
I can’t believe it, but―it’s true! I was invited to participate in The White House Business Council’s meeting last week to give MY perspective on how the government can support the growth of small business and strengthen OUR...
The 7 Ways Obama Could Communicate Differently
You’ve all heard of the Healthcare Reform, Accountable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare—how could you not? It’s been on the news for months now. To be honest, I had reservations when I decided to write this blog—I don’t...