This morning, like every morning, I sat cross-legged on a cushion on the floor, rested my hands on my knees, closed my eyes, and did…
Managing uncertainty
If You’re Too Busy to Meditate, Read This
A Leader’s Imperative to Cut Through Clutter
The Emotional Adventure of Leadership
I was lost. I looked at the map and my heart raced as I admitted to myself — only to myself — that I had…
How to Attend a Conference as Yourself
I often feel awkward when I go to a conference. Reluctant to sidle up to a stranger and introduce myself, I roam, like I did…
Do People Really Want You to Be Honest?
My wife Eleanor and I were walking up a mountain road, enjoying a rare moment of being alone together. As we rounded a bend, we…
Advice for hard times: Take sips from a full cup
A few thousand years ago, the Bible story goes, Pharaoh woke up from a dream he couldn’t understand: He was standing by a river and…
How to Handle Silence, the Worst Kind of Feedback
Last week I shared the problem of Alex, a marketing consultant who was left in the dark when Sam, a…
Don’t Live in a Half-Built House
There is something curious about a group of houses in Utah. They’re falling apart. Windows covered with wood. Roofs patched…