Context is a powerful vehicle for your success in the world.You can come from Abundance (the trust that there is enough in the world for everyone – that is, your glass is half full and more will come soon), or from Scarcity (the surety you must compete for every small...
I recently found an interesting passage in Will Durant’s classic Caesar and Christ: A History of Roman Civilization and Christianity from the beginnings to A.D. 325, which is Part III of his and Ariel Durant’s The Story of Civilization. The famous “panic”...
There are boundaries that we might expect in social behavior, especially in professional networking.But sometimes our bad manners show up, and this must flash us a message to watch our actions. I was attending a going-away party for a long-term client of mine, as she...
I am often asked how much to reveal when pitching for venture or angel capital. The rationale varies: “ I’m not quite ready for a big investment until I get more early traction” or “Will I weaken my position by showing how much I need and how soon I need it?” or “Will...
My colleague Amy Hirsh Robinson, Principal at The Interchange Group, shared this fascinating examination of generational issues in the workplace (her consulting specialty, see www.interchange-group.com).The link is to the cover story, “Mixing it Up,” in...
