Missing out is not the same as being left out. Being left out can hurt, but missing out takes us to a different mental and emotional place. Oh, and FOMO isn’t just for those on the endless social medial scroll. FOMO happens at work, at home, and at all places in between. Have you ever… Read more »

It’s called “Collective Effervescence.” No, [checks Google] it isn’t a band from the 90s. Collective Effervescence occurs when a community comes together and simultaneously communicates the same thought and participates in the same action. It’s when the entire crowd sings together at a concert and it’s been a missing piece of our lives for quite… Read more »

In our previous episode, we mentioned a lack of passion as a motivator to leave a job. After the recording, we kept talking. We realized, we had more to say about passion and how it balanced with purpose. We even looked at our own work and the time we invest in this podcast. Is it… Read more »

Sometimes, leaving a job makes sense. Maybe you got an offer you couldn’t refuse. Maybe your current role in undeniably terrible, toxic, and tortuous. Other times, quitting a job is far more ambiguous. What if your job is just “meh” but you get paid well? What if you love you boss but your team is… Read more »

What happens when a decisive leaders takes a new role and is told to offer no proactive feedback and make no proactive decisions for 30 days? Well, after the humor of such an idea wears off, inner turmoil erupts. That leads to a breakdown of identity and mass confusion combined with questioning self-worth. Eventually, there… Read more »

When you hear “you will be held accountable,” how do you feel? Is it a sense of dread or importance? Are you holding an anchor or a sail? Accountability is simply being held responsible for your actions. Shouldn’t this be the case every moment of every day? We crave praise for our successes; why not… Read more »

Mistakes happen. Sometimes, big mistakes happen. In those cases, you may have damaged your brand, harmed your business, lost trust with your team, or worse. In those circumstances, you may need more than forgiveness; you need redemption. Yes, redemption is for more than just people of faith. Redemption is your process of recovering from and… Read more »

Forget the social media posts that glorify overworking to the point of exhaustion (I JUST CAN’T!). There is no gold star for burnout. No one throws you a parade or a pity party. The truth is, burnout leads to serious mental, emotional, and physical stress. Get structure. Get focus. Find harmony. And, do yourself a… Read more »

Have you ever let your language get a bit too colorful at the wrong time? Of the litany of things we can do to (ahem) “harm” our brand, the language we use might be the easiest one to fix. In this episode, we discuss the downside of trucker-talk, sailor-speak, and locker room language. Sure, there… Read more »

2000 some odd years ago, Aristotle wrote “Rhetoric.” This guide offered insight into the art of persuasion (a modern sales strategy of sorts). We’ve attempted quite a high-wire act by connecting Daniel Pink’s Masterclass on persuasion to Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle. I think we nailed it. We also learned how to pronounce “Pathos.” Subscribe to the… Read more »