How the Most Spectacular Failures can Lead to the Most Incredible Accomplishments. Failure. The word is loaded with connotations. With many executives, it’s a highly unpopular word. After all, how many highly driven Type A people do you know that enjoy failing? Yet, there is so much to be gained from failure. Failure is the … Continue reading Failure and Success
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What I Learned about Business from U2
How Business and Life Work in Mysterious Ways. Lessons in business are everywhere. This week, I found them on my iPod. As I’ve shared before, I am a huge fan of U2. I adore the band’s music, creativity and social activism. I never realized that their songs are also lessons in business and life for … Continue reading What I Learned about Business from U2
What Business Teaches Us
A Life Lesson Delivered Over Lunch. Recently, I met with a client, who was nearing retirement. As our coaching relationship was coming to a close, “Bob” and I had a final lunch to celebrate endings and new beginnings. Bob was reflecting on his successes and failures during his incredible career. Over our entrees, I asked … Continue reading What Business Teaches Us
Olympic Sized Inspiration
What Businesses can Learn from the Oldest Olympian. The Olympics. Those two simple words encompass immeasurable amounts of hope, determination, promise, heartache and victory. I absolutely love the Olympics. I adore watching countries unify to cheer on their teams. I am mesmerized by the amazing displays of sportsmanship, athleticism and dedication by the athlete and … Continue reading Olympic Sized Inspiration