3 Things I Learned from Mr. Fluff

Three things I learned from Mr. Fluff
As the owner of an 80 pound super lab, I enjoyed this short article by Aaron Hamburger, “How My Dog Makes Me a Better Traveler” via Matador Network. Hamburger highlights how “Mr. Fluff,” his 5-year-old Pomeranian, has blessed him with a different perspective on travel and life. My favorite takeaways:

3 Things I Learned from the Timely Life of Aaron Dennison

Aaron Lufkin Dennison, watchmaker pioneer and 19th century business innovator, was recently highlighted on Steven Johnson’s super cool show, “How We Got To Now.” Dennison’s ability to take two different elements and combine them with a slight twist is an excellent example for all who seek to innovate and practice design thinking.

True Wellbeing Requires Attention to Five Key Elements

Is your career on fire? Congratulations, but you’re still only one out of five… What about your social life, physical fitness, financial stability or engagement with your local community? Do people mistake your beach body for Shawn T of Insanity workout fame? Cool… However, do you actually enjoy what you do every day, have solid, meaningful relationships and properly manage ... Read More

Is Your Life a Tinder Fire, a Campfire or a Bonfire?

Is Your Life a Tinder Fire, a Campfire or a Bonfire?
It’s been said that someone who doesn’t read might as well be illiterate—he’s no better off than the man who can’t. In the same way, neglecting your natural talents denies your friends, family, colleagues and, most importantly, yourself, from achieving your full potential. Let’s break this down.

Lionel Messi Exemplifies Strengths-based Teamwork for Argentina

Lionel Messi exemplifies Strengths-based Teamwork for Argentina
Today’s WSJ: Messi “Idle” 90% of the Time. What Gives? You might assume that Argentina’s Lionel Messi, one of the best football scorers in the world, has one of the highest “activity” rates of any player on the field–chasing down every pass and stray ball. However, there is more than meets the eye to Messi’s success. A study by The Journal of ... Read More

3 Damaging Myths of Personal Development and What It Means to You Today

Three Damaging Myths of Personal Development
In his best-selling book “Go Put Your Strengths to Work,” Marcus Buckingham outlines three damaging myths that hamper our growth and ability to achieve excellence. Why are these myths so prevalent? More importantly, how do we confront these myths, embrace the truth and start improving ourselves today?

Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0—The What, Why and How

The What, Why and How of Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0
What was the last project you enjoyed so much that you lost track of time completing it? Did the final result thrill and impress your co-workers, your boss and maybe even yourself?  If you answered “yes” to these two questions, there is a good chance you were using one or more of your natural talents. Here is why that’s important.