This is a story about three related things: emotional intelligence, legendary American author Mark Twain, and the art of getting to the point. Let me follow my own advice by giving you the bottom line up front. There are a few common ways that otherwise smart people undermine their own goals and betray a lack …

Inc.

 

Have you ever worked with someone who sucked the life out of the room? A distinct shift occurs when they enter a meeting or open their mouth during a …

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Pressure and stress are inevitable parts of any business leader’s journey. The question is not necessarily what kinds of pressure you will face, but how …

Inc

 

The Covid-19 pandemic happened to be the kind of crisis that can shake up the entire world economy. The kind that forces business leaders to rethink and …

Entrepreneur

 

Is there a difference between who you are and what you do? You may derive meaning and even identity from your work. But the death of a colleague, a …

Strategy+Business

 

Being an entrepreneur is exciting, but don’t expect it to be a joy ride altogether. Stress becomes an integral part of life as you navigate a startup …

The Startup Magazine

 

Everyone loves working from home! No commute. You can get the laundry done and protect your packages from porch pirates. And, you don’t have to deal with …

Inc

 

In Ernest Cline’s 2011 science fiction novel Ready Player One, life is divided into two disparate experiences: the real and the virtual. The story is set …

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