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Every Monday, I’ll try to offer something to think about in a short video nugget,

hoping you’ll take two minutes to consider for extra perspective to help you start your work week.

New episodes drop on Mondays by 10AM US ET here, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 

All past episodes are available here and YouTube. 

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  • The difference between Mentors and Coaches

    This week, to wrap a three-part series on mentoring – let’s talk about the differences between MENTORS and COACHES. transcript This week, I’d like to wrap a three-part series on mentoring.  So, let’s finish with a few ideas for the MENTOR. The first key is to identify whether your mentee is looking for a MENTOR…

  • Every mentoring relationship starts with “the ask”

    Last week, I had the best phone call.   A work colleague and I were catching up – and at the end, they asked, “Hey, can I get on your recurring calendar?”   It was a request to begin a mentoring relationship.  This #TwoMinuteMondays episode is part 2 of 3 in a series on mentoring. transcript Last…

  • The biggest lesson I learned from failure was “Iron Sharpens Iron”

    The single most impactful book I ever read was “21 Laws of Leadership” by John C. Maxwell.  It was given to me because of a recent failing – and taught me some of the most formative lessons that I still rely on today, including “Iron sharpens Iron.” #TwoMinuteMondays Transcript You can learn a lot from…

  • Ideas on Career Progression

    I’m 30 some years into my 45-year career so here’s my view on corporate career progression. Within two years of taking on any role, you have probably mastered most of the tasks of that role. So, in your third year, you might start looking for the next thing – but there’s an opportunity that many people…

  • The art of introducing someone

    I’ve been to 3 conferences – in 3 weeks – on 3 continents – and I learned 2 things:  The power of meeting in person AND the art of introducing someone.  Transcript I’ve been to 3 conferences … in the last 3 weeks … on 3 continents … and I’ve had the same discovery in…

  • Social Media and Politics

    Last week, we covered “When you argue with the town fool, the town gains a second fool.”  This week, we’ll apply that advice to Social Media and Politics.