Perhaps a new way to approach your new year's goals this year is to decide: Do I want to reinvent or renew? This question asks you to reflect on how the last year went for you, which is a much more nourishing way to plan for the future. As a recovering Type A overachiever, my bulleted list of 35 new goals (tactics, really) wasn’t serving me anymore so I came up with three new ways … [Read more...]
Bridging Political Divides With Empathy
Can we ever bridge our political divides here in the US? Every day, things seem to get worse. We argue over guns, abortion, civil rights, and whether removing state secrets from the White House and locking them in your safe at home constitutes a crime. But what would happen if people on both sides could engage in meaningful dialogue? What if we all took personal responsibility to spot the … [Read more...]
Who Influences You – and Who Do You Trust?
Thought leadership is nothing new. Strong personalities make up the fabric of business success folklore. Henry Ford. Richard Branson. Steve Jobs. Oprah. Sara Blakely. Mark Cuban. Jessica Alba. Tony Hsieh. Since becoming an entrepreneur in 2008, I have been exposed to so many more of these cult personalities that many folks who still work in corporate life have never heard of. Marie … [Read more...]
Living a Life of Integrity
My dad, Joseph Piccininni, passed away at 93 years young at the beginning of July. He fought a ridiculously brave fight, constantly getting up again after heart issues, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and more. One thing you never did with my dad was count him out! For those who knew him, my dad LOVED a party. Quick with a joke, smile, and cocktail, he loved being around friends and family more … [Read more...]
Representation Matters
This month, Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the US Supreme Court - the first Black woman to be on the bench. A woman with way more qualifications and experience than any of the sitting judges. And yet she had to prove herself over and over, and was subjected to ridiculous questions, biased scrutiny and outright disrespect. Some people may not understand why this is being celebrated, so … [Read more...]
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