(By Bob McCurdy) A couple of weeks back I came across an article that’s been on my mind since. The piece referenced a study by advertising holding company Havas, which concluded that if 77% of brands ...

Many of us have a dear partner or friend on whom we rely in some very personal ways, and this person is a big part of our lives. He or she is many things to us, including our “sounding board” — the ...

When he was asked what was the most important guidance he could offer, the philosopher Socrates responded that knowing yourself was among the wisest. It’s called self-reflection, an exercise many do ...

Not long ago, a British friend e-mailed me saying how fascinated everyone over there was with our primaries because they were being contested by “a black, a woman and a wrinkly.” This from someone who ...

You posed some questions to me in our last post, Seeking and Keeping Balance, and they embodied some of the concepts in my life that I have actually been reflecting on. I feel like you have given me ...

As jobs are shed by the millions each week, standing out becomes increasingly important - regardless of whether you’re searching for a job or trying to keep the one you have. One of the best ways to ...

“Do core values really matter?” Before I could pause to think I abruptly replied, “Yes, absolutely.” I had just finished giving a speech in Texas that touched on the topic of corporate values and one ...

The café window threw back a tired version of me: laptop glow on skin, unread emails stacking like plates after a party. Outside, people moved with purpose. Inside, I scrolled, promising I’d figure ...

School years are often remembered as a mix of lessons, friendships, challenges, and milestones. For many, those years form a foundational part of their identity, shaping how they view the world and ...