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Playforce

As kids, we go out to play. Later in life, we play sports or play music. But then, in sharp contrast, we leave our homes ...

If You Want to be a Leader, Start Acting Like One

People are constantly asking me for advice on how to get promoted. They want to move up the ranks at ...

An Inside Job

The New Normal. Unprecedented. Great Resignation. Ugh. We’re all sick and tired of these COVID-inspired buzzwords, and even more frustrated ...

Dare to Suck

I’ve long wondered… why do some people consistently generate unforgettable creativity, while others simply never get out of the gate? ...

What a Japanese Word Teaches us about Creativity

Those of us who seek - and study - human creativity are besieged with overused tropes. “Think outside the box” ...

What’s Your Training Schedule?

There’s an old saying among professional boxers: “Champions don’t become champions in the ring; they are merely recognized there.” The ...

Effort vs. Results

Imagine that a loved one is on the operating table in a life-or-death situation. You and your family gather in ...

Simulate to Stimulate

Pilots are required to invest hundreds of hours in simulated flight scenarios before taking command of a live aircraft. Race ...

What Every Leader Wants: Five Undisputed Steps to Getting Promoted Fast and Never Getting Fired

The allure of the corner office has captured the imagination of nearly everyone in the working world. A promotion to ...