The Power Our Stories Hold

The Power Our Stories Hold

I was raised with the myth of Santa, a story I held onto longer than you would think a rational person could. I was a serious kid who cringed at baby talk and looked grown-ups in the eye, but by December each year I really wanted to believe that reindeer would land on...
Curiosity!

Curiosity!

It was nice to see a playful kitten with the spirit of Curious George on the cover of The Harvard Business Review about a year ago. My colleagues and I have long touted “curiosity.” From my perspective, curiosity is critical. It’s not just the backbone of learning as...
In Search of Simplicity

In Search of Simplicity

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about simplicity. My dad was visiting a couple months ago and at some point said in an off-hand, loving way, “Boy, you sure know how to make things more complicated than they need to be.”  Ironically, my response was pretty simple:...
Being Busy

Being Busy

This summer when I’ve been asked, “How are you?” my initial response has mostly been, “I’m busy!” This response is true, but not totally accurate. “Being busy” has many different meanings. It’s important to differentiate those meanings. I’ve been alternating between a...
Growth And Fixed Mindset

Growth And Fixed Mindset

At the heart of any attempt to learn or strive for continued growth is the concept of growth mindset. I’ve had zero coaching engagements where this doesn’t come up. It is core to our ability to be vulnerable, stumble, take risks, look silly and get better. Through...