Best of the World of Work — Vol. II

Following is a round-up of my favorite articles from the last three months. Each essay will elevate your perspective and help improve your performance—in your work and your life. Enjoy. Inspiration — Runners World: Patrick Downes Becomes First Boston Bombing Amputee To Finish Marathon Career — Susan Cain/Quiet Revolution: How To Win The Career Lottery Positivity — Forbes: What Negativity ... Read More

2016 CliftonStrengths Summit Highlights

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Every 24 hours another 7,986 people around the globe take the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) assessment to discover their unique, natural talents. At this rate, the strengths movement will soon deliver life-changing insights to its 15 millionth person. Last week over 740 coaches, educators and business leaders met in Omaha, Nebraska to share, learn and grow in their strengths journeys at the world’s very ... Read More

Google’s Mission Statement and What It Means To You

Laszlo Bock, Head of People Operations at Google, explores the power and benefits of a Google’s mission statement in chapter two of his best-selling book, “Work Rules: Insights From Google That Will Transform How You Live And Leads”. Google’s mission statement is simple and straightforward: “To organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” How does this simple ... Read More

Best of the World of Work — Vol. I

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Each essay below illuminates the world of modern work, highlights important trends and enhances our perspective. My favorite articles on talent, work and leadership from Q1 2016. Enjoy. Management — Knowledge at Wharton: Love Me Do – Lessons From The Fifth Beatle Love Me Do: Management Lessons from the Fifth Beatle Innovation — HBR: Create The Future, Manage The Present and ... Read More

How To Win A Work/Life Academy Award

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One of my favorite lines in the Oscar-nominated “The Martian” is when astronaut Mark Watney realizes his best chance for survival is through his own unique, natural talent. “I don’t want to come off as arrogant, but I’m the greatest botanist on this planet.” [Spoiler Alert] As viewers know, Watney (Matt Damon) is the only person on Mars…However, he reveals two things ... Read More

Talent And The Art Of The Comeback – TCU’s Stunning Alamo Bowl Victory

Elvis in ’68. Sinatra in ’74. Bills v. Oilers in ’93. All worthy comebacks. However, there’s a new contender for best comeback of all time. TCU’s triple overtime win over Oregon in the 2016 Valero Alamo Bowl: “The Kolhausen Comeback”. From the agony of defeat to the thrill of victory, “greatest comebacks of all time” don’t just happen by accident. How can you ... Read More

Leadership Lessons from Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld, co-creator of what TV Guide called “the greatest television show of all time”, hosted a hilarious and nostalgic Reddit AMA last year. Not only is it an entertaining read, but we learn a lot about how he thinks, works and treats people. What does Seinfeld know about leadership you might be missing?

TCU Legend LaDainian Tomlinson: Success Secrets in Work and Life

What are the secret ingredients to a successful personal and professional life? How do we cut through the noise and the naysayers to stay focused on our goals? LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU Hall of Famer and the NFL’s 5th all-time leading rusher, spoke to the TCU Alumni Association in Dallas on Friday. Here are just a few key insights from LT’s Q&A: