“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 verse by poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, it reminds me of how it feels to work in an organization where employees have a deep, personal connection withRead more
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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 perfect parent, a superb spouse and everything in between? I’d sign up for that class in a heartbeat, but there is no one-stop shop that teaches usRead more
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 times have we seen companies make news headlines because of customer service, or lack thereof? It doesn’t take much for a company on the wrong side of theRead more
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 two, or you’ve probably thought the same thing. Working diligently isn’t a bad thing, but spending time away from family and friends day in and day out can haveRead more
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 you hold your newborn baby and look into their eyes is unlike anything else you could ever experience. Trust me, I have three kids! You prepare yourselfRead more
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 revenue on the table because the sale of tobacco products was inconsistent with the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. Today we hear soRead more
It was inspiring to see Murad Al-Katib, CEO of AGT Food, named Ernst & Young’s 2017 World Entrepreneur of the Year. Al-Katib, a master of supply-chain innovation, was recognized not only for building one of the world’s largest vertically integrated agricultural supply chains, but also for his heroic humanitarian efforts to feed Syrian refugees. Al-Katib’s story is particularlyRead more
I was humbled to have the opportunity to speak with Jeff Haden from Inc. Magazine about Medix’s double bottom line: Profit and Purpose! “As the leader of a company, your job is to build that company — increasing revenue, increasing profits, and increasing overall value. And your employees certainly understand that, but still: ARead more
I’ve always recognized that I am not perfect, nor will I ever be. But in the past several years, I have noticed something exciting. I’m progressing toward the best version of myself. How have I been progressing? I have a secret, and it’s simpler than you may think. In every self-help book or advice column,Read more
Growing up in Appleton, Wisconsin, I never felt out of place, even though I was the only one of my friends with immigrant parents. As most friends would, they never made me feel weird or uncomfortable about my differences and were always patient and supportive of me and my family. Truthfully, I couldn’t have askedRead more