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a lesson on a keychain

Most of us carry around a keychain with a bunch of keys on it. The other day, as I have done a thousand times before, I pulled out my keychain to open a door. This time though, I stopped for some reason and actually looked at the keys in my hand. And I could only...

your favorite “must-read (and listen)” suggestions

Everyone seems to have a favorite book, author, blog or podcast, and we’d like to know what these are so we can tell others. We need your input! If you think something is worth your time, chances are it’s well worth sharing with other people. Like this, for instance:...

vacation do’s and don’ts

It’s time for my annual “Vacation Do’s and Don’ts.” Many of you will be going on vacation soon, and I’d like to make sure your vacation counts! Taking time for yourself—and your family—is key to helping you Do What You Do Better. I’ve noticed that many people don’t...

dear students

I have decades of experience as a professional interviewer, but, I’ll be authentic, it’s hard to determine whether a new graduate can successfully perform a certain job. That’s because, generally, they haven’t actually “done” the job they’ve been studying for in...

mother’s day

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and I’d like to honor the moms we all know by talking about some of what makes them, each and every one, special. As a husband and father, the things I remember about our children are entirely different than those things my wife, the...

boulders, rocks & pebbles

Here’s what I’ve learned from working with new and semi-seasoned salespeople: Most struggle over where to spend their time and effort each day. Many are unsure about whether to go after the big deals, the mid-size opportunities or the small prospects. This quandary...

practice makes pars’

Since the Masters Tournament is in full swing this week, let’s talk golf. Specifically: golf as it relates to business, because I know of no other sport that is more similar to business. Golf is all about performing under pressure, and the same is true for leading a...

left-handed candy bars now on store shelves

The country’s major candy manufacturers have introduced left- and right-handed candy bars. For years, left-handed people have been opening candy bars at the wrong end, and as a result they are eating against the “chocolate flow” on the candy bars’ surfaces. This, of...