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I write about high-performing groups and teams. Venturing into an article about travel is as much a departure for me as my recent trip to Mexico. My wife and I reacquainted with our favorite resort – Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. We've been there...

As another potential government shutdown looms over Washington, the need for a more efficient and resilient government becomes increasingly evident. The ongoing political turmoil underscores the importance of reducing the burden on taxpayers and businesses who suffer the consequences of these shutdowns. To address these issues, we must look to...

Think about some of the challenges we’re experiencing as we make our way through 2023. High-profile layoffs, volatile markets, a protracted war, supply chain and climate disruptions, political unrest, weak signals of recovery (e.g., a slow return back to the office), a disengaged and distracted workforce—all while we collectively navigate...

From 2020 to 2022, employers and employees embraced remote work, and many have argued that they've worked just as, if not more productively than at the office. However, fast forward to 2023, during the post-pandemic era; recent studies show that while employees feel they're just as, or more productive at...

Unleashing the full potential of an organization lies not only in advanced technology or robust strategies but fundamentally in its people. Employee engagement is a concept that any business can embrace. To do so, however, involves a consistent commitment from the top to the bottom of the organizational structure. Research...

In today's rapidly accelerating business landscape, it’s not just products, services, or technologies that need constant updating and innovation. One of the most overlooked areas in many organizations is the sales model. Many CEOs, trapped by past success, are unwittingly leading their organizations into a margin crisis by allowing their...

I have been on a journey of self-discovery and finding my next levels in life for more than 20 years. After making my exit out of the military and  serving for 21 years, I faced the reality of my new unfulfilling corporate job, navigated a complicated divorce process and juggled...

Ever since I was a child, I have always been interested in the concept of leadership and the figures who could be defined as leaders. I was fascinated by the leader as a figure, in all its forms, not just the professional one. Over time, I have delved deeper into...

“It’s easy - All you need is love” -- Lennon & McCartney. At the height of the Vietnam War, the Beatles sang their iconic song on June 25, 1967, in a television special, a live and international satellite production called “One World.” Their simple message was intended to end the war....

Life is complex, and not everyone has a predefined purpose. Most people struggle to identify their goals for the next month. And that's okay!  As a society we have created perception cages of what defines success, what defines happiness and fulfillment, what is normal and what’s not, and so on....