I came across a quote that really resonated with me: Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less – C.S.Lewis Brilliant. Insightful. Profound. While humility has not been one of my strong suits, over time, the focus … [Read more...]
Uncomfortable Learning
Force yourself out of your own comfort zone. Welcome alternative perspectives and embrace new ways of solving old problems. We must shift our mindset so that we ‘learn from the other side’. How else will we get better, and lead effectively? How … [Read more...]
The Scapegoat
It’s the oldest trick in the book. When things go wrong in the workplace, find a scapegoat and shift the responsibility. It’s a lot easier to assign blame than to take ownership of the consequences of ones actions. The incompetent bureaucrats … [Read more...]
America, The Beautiful
There are very few countries in the world where a young person can start with very little and make a life for themselves. This beautiful country holds that magic. Thirty three years ago, I vividly recall arriving in Los Angeles, the Friday before … [Read more...]