Our Emotional Selves

Contrary to our “tough guy” culture, it is not only acceptable but necessary to share our emotional selves. Vulnerability, particularly in men, is not a sign of weakness. It is what makes us human. And real. Feel free to shed tears of strength and … [Read more...]

“Adam”

I heard an elderly voice on the other end of the telephone as we planned a university event. To respect his privacy, I will call him “Adam”. Adam had devoted the last twelve years of his life taking care of his wife, who recently passed away. His … [Read more...]

The Women of Tomorrow

I have been blessed and privileged to teach the next generation of female executives, who are diligently working on their graduate degrees, as we speak. They are a talented bunch, who want to learn, even though I “yell” at them constantly. … [Read more...]

The Right Focus

Annual reviews are the bane of professional existence. Evaluating human talent should be about developing our best people in a way that we can leverage their skills and tap into their boundless potential. Unfortunately, performance reviews become … [Read more...]