Some of the most meaningful moments of my life, and some of the greatest lessons, have happened either with complete strangers or with people I didn’t particularly like. Just ask anyone who works … [Read more...] about What Do Supermarkets Sell?
Management and Leadership
Why you can’t smell your own BO (aka Reticular Activation)
During a week-long uneraining session with one of our Fortune 25 clients last month, I was reminded of my White Castle job as a teenager. On any given weekend day, dressed in my light blue polyester … [Read more...] about Why you can’t smell your own BO (aka Reticular Activation)
The Power of Being Underestimated
When I moved to California for law school, I had no idea my New York accent sounded strong to others. My nasal pronunciations reminded others of the Jersey Shore, but to me, I sounded like everyone I … [Read more...] about The Power of Being Underestimated
Open letter to Uber Founder and CEO Travis Kalanick – Why quit?
Dear Travis Kalanick: Don’t quit. Unless you didn’t want the job in the first place or you took it for the wrong reasons, don’t quit. I understand a bit about your announcement yesterday to step down … [Read more...] about Open letter to Uber Founder and CEO Travis Kalanick – Why quit?
The Day I Stopped Playing in the Failground
fai I probably need to start with a bit of a confession, first: I was raised to be a failure. I know, that sounds strange. But the concept of trying hard to fail, expecting to be a failure, and … [Read more...] about The Day I Stopped Playing in the Failground
