Picture Dolly Parton seated with a guitar in her lap, working through another song. Not the rhinestone-and-sequins Dolly of the concert stage—the working songwriter Dolly. Small recorder at her side, … [Read more...]
It’s Not Too Late: Why Your Wisdom Matters More Than Ever
We go downtown to the village for dinner several times a month. We like sitting at the bar overlooking the lake because that's where the most interesting conversations happen. They always … [Read more...]
The Readiness Trap: Are You Ready for the Spotlight?
Have you ever had one of those dreams where you show up somewhere and realize you completely forgot to prepare for that important test or meeting? Or the worse version: you wake up in front of an … [Read more...]
Why Every Expert Doubts Their Expertise
I've lost count of the number of times a client has asked me some version of, “Should I get another degree?” It’s never the same as asking about adding a new technique or protocol to the … [Read more...]
Paul McCartney and the Art of Building a Legendary Body of Work: 9 Timeless Insights
Here's something I see with almost everyone I work with: the more you care about your work, the more likely it is to sit unfinished. The higher your standards climb, the longer you stall. And the more … [Read more...]
