Mehrdad comes of Age
It was 1975 when the Baghai family fled Iran seeking religious freedom in Toronto, Canada. Mehrdad, their 9 year old son, landed in an English speaking classroom having learned English grammar and vocabulary… Continue reading
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How Manipulators Work
Image source Manipulation strategies Flattery: Flattery is an insincere compliment designed to manipulate you. People flatter you to get what they want from you. The connections created with flattery aren’t connections. They’re corruptions.… Continue reading
Opening Windows
Image source: Architectural Digest Wisdom is simple not complex. Yesterday, Lolly Daskal called me to discuss one of her upcoming initiatives. During our conversation the slippery topic of my own plans for the future… Continue reading
9 Ways to Help Others Make Decisions
Yogi Berra said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Great leaders are decision makers. The down side of this is an ability to “know” what others should do;… Continue reading
Leading yourself into Humility
Image source I’ll never forget G.J. Hart’s observation about high potential leaders, “I can usually tell if they have the humility to make it.” He focused on character before talent or skill. Humility yields success;… Continue reading
Are you becoming Irrelevant?
I met intriguing people when I visited the Dave Ramsey organization in Nashville. Yesterday while sitting in Starbucks I finally reconnected with Steve NeSmith their Senior Director of Online Content, Social Media and… Continue reading