It’s not in the budget. It’s not on the schedule. It’s not on the agenda. It’s not in the meeting minutes. It’s not in the strategic plan. It’s not an option we’re considering. If I…
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Mastering the art of corporate politics and learning from hidden agendas
The half-smiles and nods were concerning. I didn’t receive any questions after the presentation, and people quickly left the room without engaging in the usual small talk. Hmmm. I’ve made presentations to groups of various…
Unlock your strategic potential: 5 ways every employee contributes to company success
“What does strategy have to do with me? That’s someone else’s job.” Strategy isn’t just for senior leaders and managers. It’s your job too. Every day, you’re making choices that ripple through the organization. It’s…
Balancing empathy and company needs in tough situations
The client eagerly anticipated working with Bobby, recognizing his unique blend of technical skills and exceptional ability to simplify complex ideas into digestible information. This was particularly essential given that many on the VP’s staff…
The Awakening
My corporate awakening happened in the basement of an office building. I had been assigned a temporary seat there when visiting a particular client. I had enough. When I first joined the workforce, I was…
Who’s your audience?
In 2015, I published my first blog post, and since then, I’ve created over a thousand. Throughout this journey, I’ve learned a valuable lesson about getting people to read my work: in a world where…