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The future isn't something that happens to us.

It's something we create.

In his book, "What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready," my

What makes the best job candidates standout?

Easy. They know their superpowers.

These are your unique strengths, passions, or talents that make you stand out.

Try

Think outside. No box necessary!

When was the last time you took:

A meeting while walking outside?

A walk around the block before or after work?

Your

Let's be real, saying "no" at work can feel like navigating a minefield. But you know what's even scarier?

Overcommitting, burning out, and watching

Fear. Blocks. So. Much.

Here are 5 ways you can overcome procrastination on a project at work.

1️⃣ Start small.

If the project has five goals,

I spent a lot of my career missing rainbows:

Lots of time in meetings.

Lots of time indoors.

Lots of time “heads down.”

Now that I’m

Life’s a rollercoaster, not a scale.

So stop chasing perfect equilibrium — it doesn’t exist.

What you need is STRATEGIC IMBALANCE.

It's not about being perfect;

Hey managers: you get 100% credit for everything your team does.

So give your direct reports credit and opportunities.

❌ Tell your manager

Being an opportunist Isn’t a bad thing — it’s how you get ahead.

Don’t wait for opportunities — create them.

Spot a communication gap with

“Good things come to those who wait.” 🚫

Well, that might work for food delivery.

But not for career success.

If you're hoping for a promotion,

Leaders: avoid this burnout trap!

One of the best things you can do for your team is give a 5-day turnaround time for requests.

Of

Want to become your boss’s favorite employee? 👀

It only takes 75 seconds each week.

Meet the “mini update.”

👉 It’s a 75-second email

It’s time to stop “one more email” from ruining your life. 😅

Ever been stuck in the classic debate at 5 PM?

You’re thinking, “I

Did you know that only 1 in 4 people completely trust their company leaders?

That’s a sobering fact that highlights some common leadership pitfalls:

❌ Insincerity

Stop playing it safe with your questions at work. ❌

It’s time to get nosy.

Let’s talk about one of the most underrated skills in

What does it really take to get on your boss’s boss’s radar? 🤔

Spoiler: It’s not always about scheduling a formal meeting or delivering

Stop quietly sabotaging your confidence at work.

Here are five common phrases and how to flip them

1️⃣ Sorry for being late → Thanks

“Stefani Germanotta, you will never be famous.”

😳😳😳

Imagine people betting against your success—loudly and publicly.

That was Lady Gaga’s reality at NYU when students

TLDR: My new book, Wild Courage, is now available for preorder

If you’re thinking about buying it, preordering today would mean the world

Let’s be real: some tasks need to be a 3/10. Stop aiming for 10s on everything.

Or, as I like to say…check your chill