“For leaders, the first task in management has nothing to do with leading others; step one poses the challenge of knowing and managing oneself.” -Daniel Goleman
The Big Leap I’ve been a nomad for 20 months now, traveling and staying with friends and family. I took this sabbatical to pursue study, travel and explore, and to have some unforgettable experiences. As I peruse Craig’s List apartment listings (it’s time), I’m reflecting on this incredible journey and what it meant. This is […]
World Domination Summit I just got back from the World Domination Summit (WDS). This ain’t your ordinary conference. Not by a long shot. Founded by best-selling author, world traveler, and thought leader Chris Guillebeau, WDS 2013 attracted over 2,800 amazing, creative people (mostly entrepreneurs) from all over the world for a weekend centered around community, […]
I love you – Here’s How You Should Change I had an interesting experience last week. I wanted to change someone I love. (I’ll call her Unnamed. If I named her, she’d never forgive me.) Of course I wasn’t thinking about it like that at the time. I was thinking of how I wanted to […]
The Right Stuff Gift registries used to be solely the domain of weddings and babies. The happy couple – or expectant parent(s) – decides what they need, scans bar codes, and boom! Everyone knows exactly what to buy. It’s as easy as picking tapas off a menu. As a non-mind reader who frequently crumples under […]
When Friendships No Longer Fit A couple months ago, I polled people about the pain points in their lives. I expected to hear about dissatisfaction with time, work, and even romantic partners. I didn’t expect to hear so much about friends. I was struck by how many had outgrown their friendships, no longer shared anything […]