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Leaving With Class 1

Jun

2013

A few weeks ago, my friend and colleague Todd Defren, wrote a post for AOL that seemed to stoke a lot of fires amongst the millennial workforce. Todd dares to tell the truth about how he feels when people quit his agency, SHIFT Communications. What the world needs are more people like Todd who are ...

Falling Down is Easy, Getting Up is Sometimes Hard 1

May

2013

But this time, lord you gave me a mountain A mountain you know I may never climb It isn’t just a hill any longer A mountain you know I may never climb – “You Gave Me a Mountain,” Elvis Presely Last week was “one of those weeks.” As a coach, business professional and father, I’m ...

Regret is the Heaviest of Burdens 1

May

2013

We are an imperfect species. We make mistakes every day. Humans are flawed and so much of what we become is based on how willing we are to look past those errors and not dwell on what could have been. In my life, I’ve met thousands of people in passing – on business trips, on ...

What Elvis Can Teach You About Your Career and Life

May

2013

I know, a dead rock star seems like an odd choice as an example for today’s upwardly mobile marketing pro. But bear with me. Even if you’re on the younger side, you know who Elvis is. That’s why I can type his name in this post without using his last name. He is the biggest ...

Rooting For Failure 1

Dec

2012

I’ve never understood people who want others to fail. Especially when those people are on the same team, in the same company or other close alliance. Rooting for others to fail shows a complete lack of leadership, accountability, and professionalism. It’s the professional equivalent of cutting of your own arms. It makes no sense. My ...

Change and Its Importance

Jul

2012

I’m a huge quote guy. I love learning from the great minds of generations current and past by these golden nuggets you find in great books, readings and speeches. I read a few recently to do with change. There is much change occurring around me professionally, personally and generally in this age of technology and ...