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“One man practicing sportsmanship is better than 100 teaching it.”  —Knute Rockne Finding this week’s quote was timely as I drove through South Bend, Indiana last week.  Even if you’re not a fan of Notre Dame football, it’s hard not to agree with Knute.   Yet, sportsmanship not only applies to football but to the workplace…

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”  Vince Lombardi I’m not a Green Bay Packers fan but agree with Vince.  It’s the little things that make a difference between a successful person whether an athlete or an…

You’ve been working from home for more than six months now, and most likely some of the novelty has worn off. You may love the absence of a long commute and the need to present a professional appearance. But you are likely missing the easy camaraderie of daily contact with co-workers, the ability to pop…

In the years ahead, when the pandemic is long behind us, people will remember how their companies made them feel during this difficult time. As you lead your mostly remote team in our new World of Work, it’s important to ensure that they stay positive and have confidence that your primary concern is their welfare…

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.”  Confucius As Confucius said, “choose or find a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.”  That’s easier said than done.  Many individuals jump at the first job opportunity that comes…

Disruptions to the World of Work were underway long before the pandemic accelerated the velocity of change. The vast majority of companies are now navigating different ways of approaching how they structure their workplace and workforce in this challenging environment. This journey is driven by two fundamental forces. First is the opportunity to adjust the…

“I never worry about action, but only about inaction.”  Winston Churchill Like Sir Winston Churchill, when talking to engineering professionals, I never worry about action, but only inaction.  That’s because Engineering “All-Stars” are all about action and the actions that they take every day to solve a problem, develop a new product or improve upon…

“I never worry about action, but only about inaction.”  Winston Churchill Like Sir Winston Churchill, when talking to engineering professionals, I never worry about action, but only inaction.  That’s because Engineering “All-Stars” are all about action and the actions that they take every day to solve a problem, develop a new product or improve upon…

“Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you.” Earlier in my career, I had the experience of working with people who “sucked the happiness out of me.”  It made for a miserable day or week when working with these persons.  Thankfully, my career progressed where the persons with…

Your personal brand has a significant impact on your career. However, many people overlook how they represent themselves online. While there are millions of professionals “on” platforms like LinkedIn, many neglect to proactively build their reputation and leverage it to boost and support their careers. So, how can you actively develop your brand and use…