I tried to watch President Trump’s primetime address and the democratic response last night but couldn’t get through it. Two reasons. First, I knew it didn’t matter what Trump said or what the response was. Nothing would come of it so why bother? Second, the reason behind America’s political divide[…] Read On
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Be You.
I do not believe in a formulaic view of success. There is no formula for a great career or a wonderful life. There are simply too many variables. Too much randomness. Too many opportunities to screw up, to take the wrong path, to make the wrong decision. As if that[…] Read On
Why Shame Is Good for You
Coddling is clearly the worst thing to happen to our culture. It negatively impacts success outcomes in ways that most people are not even aware of. Coddling represses personal accountability, work ethic and competitive spirit, but its most insidious impact is emotional. By removing the shame of poor performance and[…] Read On
The Backlash Against Big Tech — For All the Wrong Reasons
This is a really hard post to sit down and write but things have reached a boiling point around here and it’s really been bugging me, so here we are. I used to be gushingly proud of my career in the tech industry. Not so much anymore. I’m sort of[…] Read On
Why Dwelling on IQ Is Dumb
Last week I got drawn into a lengthy Twitter debate on the value and validity of IQ tests. Personally, I think the whole concept of intelligence testing is dumb. It can also be self-fulfilling or self-defeating depending on the person. I know that sounds paradoxical but trust me – I’ve[…] Read On
Myopia: The Most Common Cause of Leadership Failure
I’m always surprised at how nearsighted most executives and business leaders are. Political leaders too. With all that power and authority comes awesome responsibility. Is it too much to expect a little perspective — a little clear thinking — from those in charge? I don’t think so. I’m sure their[…] Read On