Normal is Over! We all thought we would get back to normal once the pandemic calmed down. Now everyone, except those who are incredibly naïve or deep into conspiracy theory, realizes THIS (whatever “this” is) IS NORMAL. We will never return to the normal we once had, no matter how…

In the words of the movie Team America: “America, Fcuk Yeah” Yes, I realize that suggesting there’s truth in the headline may be seen as heresy by some. …

Why is Dangerous So Attractive? At some point, many people find themselves attracted (even if it is just secretly) to someone dangerous. If this hasn’t happened to you, maybe you wondered why your seemingly intelligent friends suddenly aligned themselves with a bully they had previously scorned. Or an ordinarily conservative…

Persuasion, bias, and manipulation, we are all intrigued by these things. Moreover, how do “they” get intelligent people to do what they want? I’m not overstating things when I say, my entire life’s work has been driven by a single question: Why do people do what they do, even when…

Preparing For The Executive Second Wave. In the wake of the global pandemic, a phenomenon swept across the workforce landscape, famously dubbed “The Great Resignation.” …

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation is the lifeblood that sustains growth and competitive advantage. Yet, lurking within the very fabric of most organizations is a subtle adversary that can dampen the spirit of innovation: conformity. While it’s human nature to align with group norms and expectations, this inclination…

In the words of Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” These words, written over a century ago, eerily resonate with the complex reality we find ourselves in today. As a seasoned leader, I invite you to embark on a journey to explore…

The traditional Republican Party has long considered Ronald Reagan a flag-bearing example of greatness. As part of Reagan’s farewell address in 1989, he spoke about America as The Shining City Upon a Hill in this way: In my mind, it was a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than…

I asked, “What is the meaning of what you do?” “I strive to make a tremendous impact on our world to shed radiant light into even the darkest corners.” His passion for his profession was undeniable: Yet, in that moment of expressing his self-realization, he discovered the devastating truth: his…