Stop asking your employees this one question — it’s hurting them

Trust me, it surprised me too.

Look elsewhere

Don’t stare at your industry. Look in the opposite direction.

Write like you talk

You’re a better writer than you let on

Lazy creative

James Van Der Beek stars in an episode of Room 104 on HBO. The series is in the middle of its first season, but it’s already done so…

Breakthrough

A decade or so ago, a young musician couldn’t get anyone to play his music. He had raw talent, and just recorded his first album, but…

What’s my purpose?

One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “How do I find my purpose?” The askers seem bored with their current jobs. They feel lost. They want to work on something that has more importance to the world.

Knock out a quick win

The smallest action as a leader can have the biggest impact.

I failed

It’s wild watching how fast my daughter is growing up. Today at the breakfast table she was already talking about where she wants to go to college. At least for now she told us that she’s decided to stay close to us in Chicago and Northwestern sounds good. She’s three. :)