Feeling uncomfortable is about as welcome by most as a pair of ill-fitting shoes. Potentially embarrassing situations, opportunities for failure, or honest conversations where discomfort is likely often go avoided. But here’s the truth: They are actually good for you. I mean really, really good for you. In this TEDx talk I presented in Fargo, … Read more
I was recently in a car driving from San Francisco to Palo Alto with Infusionsoft CEO, Clate Mask and our CFO, Sam Blackham. Sam and Clate were both telling me how terrific our new senior director of finance was doing. I said “Great, what’s so special about him?” They first went to his experience and … Read more
You lose your cool, you lose your case… every time. When I was young attorney I was asked by one of my law firm partners to argue a motion in federal court. I was excited to deepen my experience in federal court and it made me feel valued that one of the senior partners trusted … Read more
Every Monday I get 2-Minute Monday Motivators emails from a motivational business coach named Rick Houcek. These motivational notes are terrific and I encourage everyone to signup for the emails. The one I received today focused on hitting deadlines and was packed with some good thoughts on the topic. As leaders, you should be building … Read more