Leaving “Survival Mode” in 2018
A lot of business leaders can feel like they’re permanently in survival mode. You’re running from one thing to the next, jumping from meeting to…
Chasing Dreams and Catching Inspiration
Everytime I think I’m going to inspire someone, I get inspired myself. My latest inspiration came in an unexpected form: 50 high school students.…
"How doing good can help grow your business" Chicago Business Journal Contribution
Is corporate social responsibility (CSR) an occasional standalone activity for your company? A sidebar on your website? A permanent line item on the…
Hiring New Grads? 6 Things You Need to Think About to Make Them Successful
School is ending for the class of 2018, and employers across the nation are getting ready to welcome them into the workforce. For some of these new…
"5 Actions to Bring Your Organization’s Purpose to Life" Chicago Business Journal Contribution
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Whenever I think about this…
Traveling Testimonials
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a class that taught you everything you needed to know about life and how to be a successful business person, a…
Do as the Locals Do
In this day and age, everything a company does can be documented, recorded and shared with not only friends and family, but the whole world. How many…
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
The simple reality for most professionals is they spend more time at work then at home with family. You’ve probably heard that statement a time or…
Special Delivery
There is nothing quite as special as having a child. If you’re a parent, then you know what I’m talking about: that feeling you get the first time…
"5 crucial steps to finding your company's true purpose" Chicago Business Journal Contribution
Remember back in 2014 when CVS made the decision to stop selling tobacco in their stores? CEO Larry Merlo was willing to leave billions of dollars in…