Listening is one of the most difficult things to do in business. Actively listening to the words and thoughts of a client (or customer) is a discipline that very few people do well.

Gratitude Starts with Attitude There’s no doubt we live in a world of deep uncertainty. It’s not that difficult to become pessimistic about what our present looks like and what

IDEATION PODCAST INTERVIEW In this episode of the Ideation podcast, innovation consultant Vijay Kumar discusses how organizations and individuals can apply design thinking when developing creative solutions to problems. Here

IDEATION PODCAST INTERVIEW  Seth Godin discusses on the Ideation Podcast how entrepreneurs and idea makers can better discover their purpose and life mission. Topics discussed in this episode include:  

What’s Your Purpose? Discovering one’s purpose in life is truly liberating and invigorating. Whenever I come across an individual who appears to have a clear sense of purpose for their

Change is Inevitable. Progress is Not. Every business experiences change, but not every business will experience progress.

"As long as you get your work done, you'll be okay." False.

While the face of the brand is usually super inspiring and talented, good leaders surround themselves with a great "#2".

Most ideas are filled with hype. Understandably so, good ideas are designed to take us beyond where we are to where we could be (which is usually a much better place).

A Discipline Worth Fighting For   It’s becoming increasingly difficult to focus on an idea or project let alone clear headspace to reflect and create. The tantalizing noise that surrounds us

More than Public Speaking   Public speaking has been a part of my professional life for 25 years now. I enjoy engaging audiences with relevant topics that add value to

It's that time of year again...Resolutions. Renewed Focus. Dreamcasting. Goal Setting.No matter what you are committing yourself to this year, anyone serious about accomplishing set goals will have to embrace the prioritization of thoughts and habits in order to see their desires come to life. Here are some day-to-day tips that might help you actualize your professional goals in 2016 (in no particular order):