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The Long Hours Premium: Is 40 Hours the New Part Time?
What is the “Long Hours Premium”? According to the Center for American Progress, “Over the past 15 years, real (i.e. adjusted for inflation) pay for…
June 5, 2014
I Always Think the Impossible is Possible
One of my favorite columns to read is the New York Time’s “Corner Office”, twice a week (Fridays and Sundays) it highlights interviews with the…
May 29, 2014
It’s the LITTLE Things!
Why is it the little things that make the difference? In part because everyone has already got the big things down and in part…
May 20, 2014
Thirty Thousand Days
That is what we have, give or take, on this mortal plane; 82 years and perhaps a bit more. If you are reading this, you’ve…
May 15, 2014
Addicted to Integrity; Creating Excellence
The USS New Mexico is an 8,000 ton attack class American nuclear sub; a 377 feet long pressurized metal tube running deep beneath the…
May 1, 2014
Six Quick, Easy Ways to Make Your Day Miserable
1. As soon as you wake up, start thinking of all the things that are wrong with your life. Continue through out the day.…
March 11, 2014
“Are You a ‘Sitanaut’?”
Western society has adopted ever increasing sedentary lifestyles over the last fifty years. Many attempt to offset their desk bound careers with regular workouts. Unfortunately,…
February 20, 2014
“What Dog Are You Feeding”
To focus their thoughts, SEALs are trained to ask themselves: “Am I feeding the Fear Dog…. Or the Courage Dog?” The question is an…
February 6, 2014
“In Praise of Micro-Management”
Yes, yes I know; Micro-Management BAD, Delegation GOOD. However, that is buying into a false dichotomy. One can delegate and still stay closely involved. All too often leader’s delegate…
February 4, 2014
“The Perils of Giving in to ‘Feel Good’ Distractors”
A “feel good” distractor is anything we choose to do instead of what we know we should do (i.e. what we do when we procrastinate).…
January 23, 2014