Sharks are fierce. Relentless. Fast. Powerful. That’s why seeing sharks in aquariums is so eerily strange. The last thing you’d ever think of a shark is “tame”. But we have a curious tendency to take what is raw, fierce, and awesome and make it safe and manageable. And we do the same thing with our […]
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3 Top Of The Stack Personal Development Books
Whatever you’re reading, move these books to the top of the stack. I’ve read these as part of my personal growth plan. I highly recommend you read ’em: 1. Thou Shall Prosper, Rabbi Daniel Lapin I first heard about Daniel Lapin on the EntreLeadership podcast. His interview there was one of the most significant business […]
How To Find the Mentor You Need
Mentors come in all shapes and sizes, so there isn’t one hard and fast way on how to find the mentor you need. But there are a few things you might consider in preparing yourself for a mentor. Know where you’re going. Have you fleshed out a picture of your preferred future? Have you defined […]
Please Help Me Pick A New Logo!
Since I got a bit more serious about my blog, I’ve thought about taking it to the next level and getting some bells and whistles on it. The first thing I had in mind is to pick a logo. I’m terrible at making these kinds of decisions. I can’t even pick my own toppings on […]
Why Not Having A Mentor Is Not An Excuse
One of the most common complaints I hear in leadership has to do with the lack of mentors. The premise is that we haven’t gone further because there aren’t any willing mentors. But not having a mentor is not an excuse. The reason? No mentor can ultimately grow you. Only you can. Several years ago, I attended […]