Happy Father’s Day to all the dads! This year’s holiday is bittersweet for me as it’s my first Father’s Day without my dad, Calvin Guthridge. He passed away in his sleep on June 11 at the age of 98. He was a Navy veteran of two wars, World War II and Korea; a widower...

We strive to live and lead by example. So we’re role modeling the art and science, as well as the fun, of taking time to celebrate. You and all others are welcome to join us—all free of charge—for our big birthday bash this week (June 10) and extending into next week...

You know them as the "feedback sandwich," the "compliment sandwich," "the joke sandwich" and even the "connection sandwich." More than likely, someone taught them to you years ago as a way to deliver information in a more palatable way than making a direct statement....

Have you talked with any wise people lately, maybe even yourself? You should, especially since you and others may already be wisdom workers in training. We’re entering the age of wisdom, leaving behind the knowledge economy, according to several wise people, including...

Hey! This is an invitation to review three popular workplace communication practices that are bad for your brain: hey hanging, bumping up, and splaying. These practices can instill fear and anxiety in message receivers, making them feel unsafe. And feeling unsafe...

To what extent are you willing to do the deep work to get what you want as well as stay relevant? You can't solve today's problem's with yesterday's solutions, as the saying goes. Years ago, I learned this lesson as well as another valuable one from a journalism...

Professional fluidity. Done intentionally and carefully, it’s a win/win for professionals--often independent consultants, coaches, and authors--and the individuals they serve. Done selfishly, it’s the shadow side of growth and development for professionals. And it can...

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. Over the past month, three individuals in totally different settings have quoted this Marshall Goldsmith’s 2007 book title to make their point. In all three cases, they used the book title as a riff on why you don’t want to "do...

Learning three specific new skills outside your expertise and practicing them well can be hard—even harder than becoming an expert in an extremely technical topic. However, these skills will make you a better, more well-rounded individual for managing and leading...