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“All of our dreams can come true–if we have the courage to pursue them.”—Walt Disney I wasn’t a mouseketeer when I was a kid but have always loved Walt’s story about how he chased his dream to build the Disney company. In reading this quote, I saw the parallel between dream and career path. Your…

As millions of Americans now work remotely, managers unaccustomed to supervising employees from afar face new challenges in leading and evaluating their team’s performance. Traditional management styles prior to this new World of Work emphasized the need to manage employees effectively to get the best results. Today, however, the emphasis has shifted to managing the…

“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…