Picking Up the Slack

The good ones step up their game when the stars are out. That’s what makes good utility players — they show up  and perform at a higher level especially when the team needs them. And they focus on the task at hand, not the reward.  These … [Read more...]

The Cream Rises

Past all the innuendo, the water cooler talk, and the gossip mill, are the high performers. These wonderful women and men bring their best to work, every single day. They go about their work quietly. No excuses — just results. They focus on … [Read more...]

Words of Wisdom

Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value. — Albert Einstein … [Read more...]

Toot that Horn

“I am working harder now than ever before”, a former colleague commented in a private conversation. Self promotion at its best. Not impressed. Never have been. “ Your brand is what people say about you after you leave the room”, is Jeff Bezos’ … [Read more...]