



Shane chats with Tino Mantella, chief strategy officer at Relevantz, in Episode 7 of the Leading with Relevance podcast. Listen in as they discuss how mentorship can shape your career, the importance of active listening in leadership, and strategies for making a positive difference while driving business success. Intro – Shane: If you’re a leader, if you’re waiting until you’re retired,…

In September, I was a pallbearer at my grandfather’s funeral. He was 93 years old, healthy and mentally sharp up until about two weeks before he passed away. Five days later, on a Sunday, we attended a big party to celebrate the 100th birthday of my wife’s grandmother. She is healthy, sharp and as wonderful as ever. My grandfather was…

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…

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…

This article was originally published by Fast Company here. I can’t remember a time when there was this much collective angst around work. From the Great Resignation to quiet quitting, work—and our satisfaction with it—is making headlines daily. Some of it may be editorial hand-wringing, but without a doubt, there’s a shift happening in how we perceive work and how…

This article was originally published by Fast Company here. One of my favorite things to ask an audience of students and young professionals about is commitment. What does commitment mean? Why does someone commit to something? Do you prefer to be on a team of people who are committed to the team? Nearly everyone can explain commitment. In their answers,…

