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INSIDE OUT – The Unofficial Sequel
We saw the movie Inside Out last weekend. It was good, not great, but I recommend it because the concept is so original. The movie takes us inside the...Read More -
Speed Traps, Quotas and Informal Networks
I was driving this morning and as I crested a hill, on the opposite side of the road I spotted a cop, radar gun in hand, intent on bagging...Read More -
Assholes I Have Known
It’s been a while since I’ve heard from my friend No Sweat Kosinski, but he found a reason to write. No Sweat asked an interesting question about people who,...Read More -
What Makes You Flinch?
As an executive coach, I’m hired to help my clients see what they’re overlooking, ignoring or refusing to acknowledge. Consequently, I’m always on the lookout for new tools—questions, stories,...Read More -
Perspectives on Subpar Performers
I had a conversation with a former coaching client last week. She was lamenting the weak performance of someone who works for her, and I couldn’t resist the inclination...Read More -
My Second City Debut
In mid-November, I took my CEO group to Chicago for a retreat. The highlight of the trip was a custom workshop at The Second City. We worked with two...Read More