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...

Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to work at some pretty cool companies. Yes, two of them tanked; not the outcome anyone writes home about. 🙂...

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...

We all deal with major life changes—it’s part of being human.  Whether it’s death, changing jobs, re-locating, or another significant event, each person will confront periods of transition....

Capitalism turns people into commodities. People, in all of their complexities, get reduced to titles, net worth, and are only viewed as means to an end for...

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....

I first entered the world of entrepreneurship as a 16-year-old website developer. Since then, I’ve moved onto bigger enterprises, like founding Adventure Capital, a venture fund and...

The perfect resume is a lot like the abominable snowman. It doesn’t exist. Yet, so many people strive for perfection when writing resumes. They aim to...

The other morning I woke to a bombardment of millennial tropes. They came from my timelines and news feeds, my inbox and the small square TV...

The single most valuable thing you can have in today’s digital world is a powerful personal brand. It’s the thing that separates the unprofessional from the...

“How likely are you to recommend this company to a friend?” It’s a simple question. And if it pops up on your phone right after you...

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...

Hiring is one of the most important aspects of building a successful business. It’s the best way to build a healthy, high-functioning culture. And it’s also one of...

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...

Mindfulness is a hot topic. And, in my estimation, it will continue dominating headlines for years to come–not just because mindfulness sells, but because it actually works. As a life...

Listening is a lost art and an under-appreciated practice. Most people prefer to talk. And living in a world full of mindless chatter makes everyone feel unheard. The...

Being a responsible adult sucks. As a young adult entering my thirties, I’m starting to see more and more that the responsibility I once craved is vastly overrated. Thinking back...

Happiness is not an object. But most people spend their lives trying to buy happiness. Take a long look at yourself–you probably spend the majority of...

Here in America, we love to compete. Some of us like to compete on the basketball floor. Others prefer to compete in sales. And other academically-minded folks push...