Trading growth for sympathy?

Maintaining the status quo rarely leads to growth. Neither does recycling old thoughts. If you want to grow, consider solving problems, taking on the right challenges, conversations with competent people, engaging in deep study, deliberate practice and so on. A lot of people take the approach to duck, bend or maneuver around a problem or… Continue reading

T is for Teaching

Teaching is one of those evergreen triple-win opportunities. You rarely go wrong with it when you do it well. Think about it: If you teach something well, whatever you are teaching becomes clear in your own mind and you will become better at it. On the other hand, the people you are teaching to will… Continue reading

4 Insights From the Interview With Jocelyn Glei of 99U.com

I had a delightful conversation with Jocelyn Glei, Editor-in-Chief of 99U.com about the first book “Managing Your Day to Day”  in their book series aimed at educating creative professionals. About Jocelyn Glei As Editor-in-Chief and Director of 99U, Jocelyn K. Glei leads the 99U in its mission to provide the “missing curriculum” on making ideas happen…. Continue reading