Does your boss do these 3 things?
As we're integrating two mega agencies into a new company called VML, folks have lots of questions. How will this change impact me? What's my new job? And most importantly, who's going to be my new boss? This is a great question because while our work may change,...
Life is an emerging market
Sometimes you record a podcast and forget all about it! This one from last year just went live... and while I no longer work in an emerging market, I developed a new awareness. Listening to the recording made me realize that in many ways, life is an emerging market....
The Tribe and The Village
We often speak of finding our Tribe because as humans, we seek out, and celebrate those who identify with a similar culture or life purpose. On the other hand, there's the Village, where people may not share commonalities but live in community and share common...
How are you telling the story of your life?
I recently listened to a great episode of the Hidden Brain podcast, where I learned a little about narrative psychology. This field explores the value of storytelling and how it lends meaning to our experiences. See, the stories we tell about our lives reveal how we...
Stop the office gossip!
Gossip, whether whispered at desks, or shared loudly over drinks, is poison to the organization. Perhaps it feels ok because "what we're saying is true." Well... of course it's true - because otherwise what you're engaging in is slander. That's why I say, Stop the...
Life Hacks for 2024
Every year we make commitments for the new year - things we'll accomplish or learn, ways we'll grow and develop. But are there ways we can materially and immediately improve the way we live and work? Here are a few life hacks for 2024. Don't worry about what you'll...
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