The Death of the “Cool Boss”

I am tired of the sickness that has been spreading through the office spaces across the country for the past decade or more.  Losing your edge. I watched a drift where leadership transitioned from “visionary” to “accommodating.” It started...

Put the Badge Away

Stop playing the “Bad Idea Police.” It’s a waste of your time and your breath. When someone walks in with a total train wreck of an idea, your instinct is to shut it down. You want to save them from themselves. Don’t. It doesn’t work. Here is...

Anxiety isn’t a bug. It’s a feature.

People throw the word around constantly. Sure, the definition is clinical, but in business, it’s visceral. It’s a lived reality. Think about flying. Some people hop on a plane like they’re catching a matinee. Others have to mentally coach themselves through every bump...