What do Steve Jobs, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Ben Horowitz, and Sundar Pichai have in common? These storied business leaders were all coached by the late,...
At a young age, I became hyper-aware of pollution. I grew up in Toronto, which is a relatively clean city. It’s certainly not Beijing or somewhere...
When in a position of power, there is strength in vulnerability. I recently had a jam session with Jerry Colonna on my podcast to discuss positional...
When I started my career in my 20s, I was completely focused on feeling accomplished, being well-respected, and making money. But by the time I became...
Growing up, I struggled to communicate effectively at school. I found it hard to understand social dynamics and interactions. ‘Banter’ was an alien language to me....
Unlimited vacation policy. In-office barber shops. Open-floor plans. Lavish team off-sites. Employers today offer an array of perks, promises, and packages in an effort to both...
Success begins in the evening. Whenever people talk about productivity, the first question they ask is always, “What’s your morning routine?” In their mind, their morning...
Parkinson’s Law says, “Work expands to fill the time available for its completion,” and I’ve seen that to be too true. Company-wide meetings are a huge...
There’s been a lot of conversation about workplace perks in the tech/startup world lately. More and more big companies are offering over-the-top perks. Airbnb gives its...
The industry was left to take notes on what not to do. I first saw Elizabeth Holmes, CEO of Theranos, speak at a Wired Health conference...