There is a misconception that we are paid for our time. This is understandable especially if you work by the hour. But there is a broader truth.

We are not paid for our time. We are paid for the value we bring during that time.

When you are applying for a new job or looking for a promotion the best thing you can do is communicate the value you bring. Many people call this your branding statement. If you work in marketing, then you may get that concept. For the rest of us, a branding...

When you get called for an interview, there is one and only one question that you will be asked. This one question will get asked in multiple ways, but all of those questions point back to the one question.  And what is that question?

I've got a problem. Can you solve it?

Every job has different  problems, but if there is not problem to be solved, then there is no job.

• customers are being served
• systems are down and need to be fixed
• teams are underperforming and need leadership
• sales...

How do I know your greatest source of stress is due to you not living according to your values?

Because it's my greatest source of stress, and I've seen this truth in the lives of hundreds of people I've coached.

Values can seem a little nebulous or squishy at times. But when you cross your values, or someone crosses your values suddenly it seems very tangible.

Many of us value balance in our work and personal lives, but how many times have you worked long hours for too many days, months,...

Looking back into my 20’s I can remember the dreams I had about what kind of life I’d be living right now. Am I living the life I dreamed of? In short, no.

It is so hard to predict what the world will be like in the future.It’s even harder to predict what our relationships will be like and what careers we’ll be having. The world is constantly changing and the dreams we have when we are young are a moving target.

Our youth is filled with energy and passion for the things we believe in and...

In pop culture we have a lot of amazing hero characters that entertain us and any of them are almost flawless. James Bond is good looking, tough, and has the ability to work his way out of any difficulty. If he has flaws in his personality you don’t see them, but in general he is portrayed as someone always in control.

Superman has a weakness around Kryptonite, but his drive to doing good and saving lives is unthwarted in most situations. He has unearthly powers that every kid would love to...