The Human Edge™ Blog
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What If Your Perspective Is the Problem?
I’ve spent much of my life believing I was a pretty good judge of people.
Growing up on the south side of Chicago, reading people wasn’t just a useful skill. It felt necessary. You learned to pay attention. To read a room. To notice what wasn’t being said. To trust your instincts. That ability served me well over the years. Or so I thought.
Years ago, I was asked to serve on a committee with another professional speaker. Before we ever worked together, I had already formed an opinion about him. You know how quickly that happens. A few conversations. A couple…
The Mistake I Made at 4:30 in the Morning (And What It Taught Me)
It was 4:30 in the morning in New Mexico. I was in an Uber, half-conscious, heading to the airport for yet another flight, when it…
The Human Edge™ in Interviews: What the Best Candidates Do Differently
If you’re in the middle of a job search right now, you already know this truth: interviewing is exhausting.
You prepare. You research the company. You…
3 Strategies to Overcome Emotional Exhaustion
Are you tired of being tired? Experiencing one repetitious day after another as you struggle to maintain your energy or focus? Too tired from sitting…
Why You Must Choose Rituals vs. Resolutions
As a virtual keynote speaker who provides strategies for successful behavioral change, resolutions are so last year. Why? Without massive desire and discipline, individuals fail…
4 Soft Skills Leaders Can Implement to Strengthen Teams
Soft skills are often the long-forgotten tools your business is missing. Leaders tend to take these skills for granted, assuming that most employees or applicants…
5 Leadership Keys to Communicate and Connect in a Crisis
Six years ago my car was in the middle of a five-car pileup. I distinctly remember the moments that followed as individuals emerged from their…
7 Communication Strategies for Virtual Meetings
Real estate agents know property value is all about location, location, location. Connected leaders, savvy team members, and salespeople know professional success is all about…
Why you Must Suspend Judgment to Survive and Thrive
During an action-packed movie scene, it’s not uncommon to watch a getaway vehicle, being chased by seven squad cars, fly 300 feet off a bridge,…
Now is the Time to Take Control…Or Let It Go!
Quarantines, travel restrictions, remote work (with children underfoot), isolation, and financial loss due to cancellations, reduced hours, or the stock market all contribute to individuals…
Are You Messing Up Your Relationships?
Let’s face it. RELATIONSHIPS are messy.
And success in life, no matter how you define it, requires a strong foundation of relationships – both professional and…
