Demons
When I was conducting a workshop in London last year, a woman in the program asked if I'd meet with a friend whom she thought could really use my coaching. She said he was struggling professionally, and she urged him
The View from 30,000 Feet
I’m writing this on Wednesday at 33,000 feet somewhere above the corn belt, en route from Charlotte to Phoenix. I’m keynoting tomorrow morning in Scottsdale, then flying to LA to board a Qantas flight to Sydney for my week-long speaking
A Lemon to the Emmys
I love television, especially shows such as "Madmen," "Damages," and "30 Rock." So my wife and I settle in to watch the Emmys on an annual basis. Given current conditions, I was wondering how they'd handle the awards ceremony last
VP
This is not a political endorsement or even comment, but simply the observation of a consultant and coach on the selection process. If Senator Hillary Clinton received 49% of the Democratic primary vote, and is given great prominence at the convention,
The Good Old Days
Billy Joel sings that "the good old days weren't all that good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems." I had an interesting chat this morning with a very good guy, successful consultant, who asked if I thought that the
Unlinked
Well, Linked in is down already, can't access my home page, I suspect because a question posted by John McCain has shorted all its circuits with people responding. Some network. Good thing the electrical grid doesn't work like that. (Or
The Write Stuff
I’m at the National Speakers Convention in The Big Apple, which is unusually good this year. Marshall Goldsmith and Steve Forbes were two of the keynoters, and they were superb. This morning, Bill Strickland told his story of transforming the
Waiting for Service
There’s a book out (which I am not publicizing here) from a restaurant waiter who had been doing an anonymous blog. The “angle” is that he “discloses” what the wait staff does to customers whom they don’t like, such as
The Psychology of Doom
Let me talk to you about what I call the “psychology of doom.” This occurs when problems are encountered and people immediately assume the worst for themselves, for those around them, and for the country. I heard a speaker a