(By Bob McCurdy) A couple of weeks back I came across an article that’s been on my mind since. The piece referenced a study by advertising holding company Havas, which concluded that if 77% of brands ...

Most leaders almost exclusively reflect backward, not forward.

Many of us have a dear partner or friend on whom we rely in some very personal ways, and this person is a big part of our lives. He or she is many things to us, including our “sounding board” — the ...

As AI continues to make inroads, the value of being a human leader is reinforced through self-reflection and emotional intelligence.

When he was asked what was the most important guidance he could offer, the philosopher Socrates responded that knowing yourself was among the wisest. It’s called self-reflection, an exercise many do ...

Not long ago, a British friend e-mailed me saying how fascinated everyone over there was with our primaries because they were being contested by “a black, a woman and a wrinkly.” This from someone who ...

The café window threw back a tired version of me: laptop glow on skin, unread emails stacking like plates after a party. Outside, people moved with purpose. Inside, I scrolled, promising I’d figure ...

School years are often remembered as a mix of lessons, friendships, challenges, and milestones. For many, those years form a foundational part of their identity, shaping how they view the world and ...

“Do core values really matter?” Before I could pause to think I abruptly replied, “Yes, absolutely.” I had just finished giving a speech in Texas that touched on the topic of corporate values and one ...