Self-development isn’t as easy as you’d think. And it’s certainly more difficult than you’d hope. Our modern culture teaches us that self-development is only one purchase away. We’re brainwashed...
Some stress is good. An appropriate amount of stress helps you achieve peak performance. It gives you the extra boost you need to overcome laziness and focus on...
Executive coaching is on the rise. Despite living within an oppressive hyper-masculine culture that teaches leaders to hide their weaknesses because vulnerability makes people feel insecure, more and more motivated...
Honest engagement. Interaction. Connection. Without these basic elements of human experience, it’s almost impossible to build trust. And if you can’t build a basic feeling of trust, then communication suffers....
Thirty-hour work weeks and three-day weekends are trending lately, supposedly boosting productivity and satisfaction. I’m sure there’s some merit to the idea. But honestly, I can’t...
I was recently talking with a friend and fellow CEO of a biotech startup, and he told me an interesting story about his experience taking on...
When it comes to negotiation, most people are tactical thinkers. They spout phrases like, “Here’s my final offer.” Or they try using intimidation, the classic good...
Some people think being a CEO is a glamorous lifestyle. They think it means jetting off to attend high-level meetings with important people. They see the...
With popular culture infiltrating our phones and implanting into our minds, more and more stimulation is required to catch our attention. And often, the most confident people aren’t...
People say you should never hire your friends. For startups, I’d double down on that piece of advice. If you’re splitting a venture 50/50 between you...