Knowledge is what we know. Experience is what we have acquired by… well… experience. This doesn’t mean experience comes from witnessing perfection or even from past trials going well, but rather from being in the moment and seeing the totality of events. We gain experience only from hearing what was actually said, feeling the emotions… Read More
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The Uphill Battle: The Middle of Success Feels Like Failure
Remember, the middle of success feels like failure. The middle of success is a hill you’re halfway up. You’ve made the commitment and are paying the price, but you have yet to reach your reward. The middle of success is work. It’s the grind where your perseverance is tested and you’re most likely to feel… Read More
Tailoring Veterinary Medicine: Lessons from Prego’s Spaghetti Sauce Story
Last weekend, I read the best article I’ve ever seen about ketchup, mustard and spaghetti sauce. Now, I know what you’re thinking – how can condiments and pasta sauce be so intriguing? Well, this article taught me a valuable lesson about understanding our clients’ needs. If you have the time, I highly recommend hitting that… Read More
Is Interpersonal Conflict In The Way Of Work?
“If we could just stop having interpersonal issues, we could get the actual work done!” I’ve heard countless leaders and managers say something along this line. I’ve said it myself. Do you know why this sentiment is flawed? It’s because managing interpersonal relationships is doing the work. As a leader, spending time to help your… Read More
Graduation: Embracing New Chapters With Intention
It’s that time of the year again. The time to turn a new page, wrap up an important chapter, and start a new one. It’s graduation season. A year ago I wrote about why I think graduations are important, and why we should have more of them. I still believe this strongly. Our lives are… Read More
The Hope Rebellion
The opposite of grimdark is hopepunk. Pass it on.– Alexandra Rowland Everything is deteriorating and the only smart outlook is a cynical one. At least that’s what I’m hearing. Well, nihilism, the belief that nothing matters, isn’t a worldview or a professional outlook I’m interested in. Yes, our profession is a hard one. There are challenges… Read More