Being honest with ourselves about this revelation forces us to choose one path or the other, to get to know ourselves, our strengths, who we really are and how we are wired. Let’s take a look at each one of these stops on the road …

I always listen to my gut and passion. I don’t try to live up to perfection, I just want my life to make me happy in every way possible – for me. …

Regardless of what your version of a great life is, it still requires you to show up, and when it does not turn out how you thought or something goes wrong, and it will, just yell “plot twist” and move to the next scene. …

There was a time when people who worked in a trade were revered. If you were a carpenter or if you could work with metal or build a house or fix somebody’s plumbing, you were held in high esteem. You were also paid very well. …

In our last installment we wrote about the findings of a KPMG study of what’s happened in California since it was mandated that corporate boards there become more diverse. That study had a great deal of useful and encouraging information. Bottom line: This is a …

I have been on a corporate board since 2003. It has been a terrific experience and I highly recommend it. If you are considering joining a corporate board let me encourage you to take the steps necessary to make that happen. It’s a great time …

While online learning is a great way to brush up on our skills and add some vital info and lessons to our repertoire, there are some distinct advantages to being with other people. Going to conferences can be a rich and rewarding (and profitable) endeavor. …

How Academy Sports Delighted Me!I was in search of a sturdy bicycle helmet and Academy Sports (off Austin Tx Highway 183) was my first stop. …

In our world of technology, it is easy for folks to feel isolated. Yes, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn can help, but nothing takes the place of personal touch-points. …

Instead of trying to ignore or change the thing that makes you different: Feature it! …