Let's work together to turn dreadful meetings into joyful experiences. If a meeting is needed, follow the practical pointers to clarify purpose, optimize cadence, record, evaluate, and more. Steve Jobs would agree. The results are better meetings, greater productivity, and more fun! Continue reading

Now is the time to recap progress and plan for what's next. Here are pointers on how to do this. Also, contact Theresa Szczurek, organization and executive coach, and let me help you. Continue reading

Accessibility matters. Over 1 billion people in the world live with disability. You should care because of the large negative impact on people and the economy and because it's now the law. Use these tips: get educated, seek medical help, cope, provide support, and take action. Consider how to expand from voice-only to 'voice with visuals' communications such as with Radish System's ChoiceView. Continue reading

When things are not working (or even when they are), stop, be present, breathe, and surrender. Appreciate, adjust, and perhaps move on. It may be time to try something completely different! Continue reading

Use four practical pointers from the book Pursuit of Passionate Purpose to find the courage to continue, even in the worst of times. Never give up. It is the pursuit of passionate purpose, as well as its attainment, and relationships along the way that bring the real rewards in life. Continue reading

The winds of change and uncertainty are blowing, constantly. Uncertainty causes stress. Use these proven coping mechanisms including: know and nurture yourself, allow, connect, be selective, reflect on past successes, and pursue your purpose. Continue reading

Anger and resentment can over take your personal and professional life. Set yourself free through forgiveness. Here's how: become aware, set the intention to forgive, reframe the situation, pursue forgiveness by taking care of yourself, surround yourself with proper people, and let go. Continue reading

Technology can both encourage and discourage work-life balance. Be aware. Know how important it is to take action. Set the intention to be on top of it. Encourage children, at the proper age, to pursue STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) careers so they can be part of the solution. Continue reading

These CIOs, from around the country in many business categories, have been honored through the National CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards. They are inspiring and they challenge all of us to step up and lead well in our organizations. What leadership practices can help you succeed? Think about the experience, goals, gratitude, learning, mentorship, opportunities, passion, people, values, and vision that can make you and your team winners. Continue reading

Cybercrime is a big and growing risk. To protect yourself and your business, consider people, processes, and technology. Address the core principles of risk, legal, expertise, framework, and exposure. Make sure you have the right expertise to provide oversight. Take action now to protect, defend, and deflect. Here's practical pointers about cybersecurity. Continue reading

Good leadership and good science both matter during troubled times. It is a pursuit of passionate purpose. Dr. Rachel Herlihy and Dr. Michelle Barron, leading medical doctors helping us fight the pandemic, are the Business and Professional Women of Colorado women of the year. They share their wisdom and help us know what to do. Continue reading

There is a need to focus in order to achieve the vision of American as the global innovation leader. Five focus areas to build back better technology in government include: drive a culture of Innovative Government, collaborate at the federal, state, and local areas on cybersecurity and IT Transformation, replenish talent, focus on technologies of the future now, and be the entrepreneur. Let's play and have fun with technology. Continue reading

Dan King, one of the fastest masters runners in the U.S., pursues his passionate purpose! What is his success formula? Find your passion. Align it with a meaningful purpose. Then pursue it persistently with a plan. Keep at it and make a difference! Continue reading

Using the four-phase Pursuit of Passionate Purpose framework, we'll examine how to nurture Innovation as a Strategy. Here are six practical Innovation pointers that align passion with a meaningful purpose, then pursue it persistently, and assess progress along the way Continue reading

How do you want to be remembered? Tandean Rustandy, an inspiring rags-to-riches entrepreneur, is known for setting his own higher standard of contributing to others. Continue reading

Consider taking on a passionate purpose to help the environment. One way is to reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, and minimize your trash. Here';s four steps to success. Continue reading

Colorado has had and will continue to have good venture exits – we need to learn from the entrepreneurial women and men making them happen. Here are three pointers shared at the Rockies Venture Club, 2013 Colorado Capital Conference from Jared Polis, Joe Zell of Grotech, Kevin Reddy of Noodles & Company, and Good April. Continue reading