In the 70s, PepsiCo wanted to figure out the perfect sweetness for Diet Pepsi. They hired a scientist named Howard Moskowitz, who did an extensive taste test. He plotted the results on a curve, and it was all over the place. Most people in the world of testing food are not dismayed when the data …
When you do memorable and meaningful work, good things start to happen for you and the people you serve. While it is hard to trust reviews and accounts from unhappy or biased people on the internet, winning at Google and in life isn’t very hard. Just stand for something that makes a positive impression; it …
The only way to find your voice and make it matter for yourself and others is to have both style and substance. Style is what makes you memorable to others. It is a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed.Forego style and blend into a sea of sameness.But if your style is …
The only way to find your voice and make it matter for yourself and others is you have both style and substance. Style is what makes you memorable to others. It is a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed.Forego style and blend into a sea of sameness.But if your style is …
Most people don’t know how much their $hit stinks… Most people don’t know how much their $hit stinks, but it can become abundantly clear in as little as a minute of conversation through words, actions, gestures, and the empty feeling you have from engaging. It Is hard to quantify, but you know it when you …
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Many people don’t understand or appreciate my “radical candor” because they are unaware of what I am doing and why I do it.As a coach, consultant, professor, & dad, I see it as my role to raise awareness or “connect dots” to help people become aware of blind spots that they may never see.I see …
I once had a coach who was so adamant about traditional employment patterns that he managed to convince me otherwise! I needed somebody who listened, understood my goals and weaknesses, someone flexible enough to establish an intellectual connection, someone who could earn my respect to open my mind to new ideas and push me to …
This is a subtitle for your new post The status of power, contrary to what many think, is not absolute authority. Instead, it sets a relationship of responsibility between the powerful and the powerless (or significantly less powerful). You are a leader if you handle any duty, even if the responsibility is limited. Our work …
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In writing, confidence is power. This may not come naturally if you feel out of your depth or intimidated by your audience. But finding the right tone to convey authority and self-assurance is worth your effort. By making adjustments to achieve a confident tone, you can put the people you’re writing to at ease: This …
We don’t offer lemons with the iced tea. Continental breakfast at our hotel is a muffin in a bag. We are charging more at the dentist’s office for COVID cleaning protocol. I gained weight I stopped looking for a job. There is no denying COVID has changed our lives. We didn’t have a choice. But …
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