Four Advantages of Being an Underdog
Small improvements are better than giving up, even when the odds are stacked against you. David is literally a little guy in the battle against Goliath. Today we use ‘David and Goliath’ to… Continue reading
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Dear Dan: When is it Time to Leave a Job?
Dear Dan, This is my 10th year working at the same place. When is it time to leave a job? How will I know if I should stay or go? I don’t want… Continue reading
Why Return to the Office if You Can Do Your Job at Home
Only 10% of the people who can do their jobs at home want to go to the office five days a week. About 50% of the current workforce can do their jobs from… Continue reading
3 Unexpected Interventions that Changed the World
Ted Geisel crossed the Atlantic on stormy seas in the Fall of 1935. It was eight days of agonizing monotony. He sat at the bar for hours, the rhythmic thumping of the ship’s… Continue reading
A Fortuitous Encounter Changed a Life
Ted had a penchant for embellishing the stories he told about himself. The number of times his first book was rejected ranged from 20 to 43. The actual number was probably 27. Ted… Continue reading
Dear Dan – I Feel Caught Between the Boss and Fellow Employees
Dear Dan, I wonder if you could provide me some guidance with what I call “The curse of the middleman.” I’m a member of two teams. The team of leaders that run our… Continue reading