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Who was the best boss you ever had? And why did you like them? I have asked dozens of people these questions. It’s an interesting way to learn about someone and sometimes a good conversation starter. But I have noticed that I almost always get some version of the same answer. The vast majority of people reminisce about a boss…
This article was originally published by Fast Company here. My wife and I have a tradition that dates back the entirety of our marriage. Nearly every Sunday night, we settle down to watch a movie together. We also occasionally watch shows on Friday or Saturday nights, but Sunday has a unique significance. Our Sunday night movie tradition started while my…
“I need a vacation from my vacation!” Have you ever used that phrase? I know I have. On the way back from a trip that was supposed to be relaxing and fun, I’m so exhausted that I feel like I need another vacation to rest up before getting back into my normal work routine. As we head into summer with…
This article was originally published by Fast Company here. I have a few close people in my life who are older and much wiser than me. I love speaking with them and picking up perspectives and insights. Recently, I was in a meeting with one of them, and he used a term I hadn’t heard before as he spoke about…
In need of a last-minute Christmas gift idea? Here are seven books I read this year that may be the answer for that special book-loving someone in your life: Principles for Dealing with The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray Dalio. I picked this one up and put it back down a few times this year…
This article was originally published by Forbes here. For someone who loves reading about history, I spend a surprising amount of time thinking about the future. In fact, the main reason I study history is because of what it can teach about what will happen hereafter. At some level, my fixation on the future is a bit of a problem.…
