Finding the right sweetness

In the 70s, PepsiCo wanted to figure out the perfect sweetness for Diet Pepsi. They hired a scientist named Howard Moskowitz, who did an extensive taste test. He plotted the results on a curve, and it was all over the place....

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Mar 20, 2021
On memorable and meaningful  work

When you do memorable and meaningful work, good things start to happen for you and the people you serve.  While it is hard to trust reviews and accounts from unhappy or biased people on the internet, winning at...

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Mar 20, 2021
Find your voice

The only way to find your voice and make it matter for yourself and others is to have both style and substance. Style is what makes you memorable to others. It is a particular way in which some...

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Mar 18, 2021
Style and Substance

The only way to find your voice and make it matter for yourself and others is you have both style and substance. Style is what makes you memorable to others. It is a particular way in which som...

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Mar 17, 2021
On Radical Candor

As a coach, consultant, professor, & dad, I see it as my role to raise awareness or “connect dots" to help people become aware of blind spots that they may never see.

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Mar 09, 2021
When coaching goes wrong; and how to avoid it

I once had a coach who was so adamant about traditional employment patterns that he managed to convince me otherwise! I needed somebody who listened, understood my goals and weaknesses, someone flexible enough to establish an intellectu...

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Feb 16, 2021
How to achieve a confident tone in writing

In writing, confidence is power.  This may not come naturally if you feel out of your depth or intimidated by your audience. But finding the right tone to convey authority and self-assurance is...

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Oct 01, 2020
If it's too good to be true...

LinkedIn just made it easier to like a post. Just click any photo. By now, you have been tricked into clicking on someone's picture to see how it works. , ....

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Sep 30, 2020