Don Phin -Hero Story

Hero Story

Watch this video to learn more about self-harming stories that we have all heard since we were kids.
Principles - Ra Dalio

“The Principles”… At Work

I just finished a three-month odyssey of reading Ray Dalio’s book, The Principles. It is a 592-page distillation of all that he’s learned in his very successful career. For those of you not familiar with the man, he built the Bridgewater hedge fund into a multibillion-dollar operation and is…
culture

Just What is Company Culture Anyway?

Over the years I’ve been asked to help train leaders on improving company culture. Companies are interested in this training because they believe it will produce more engage and productive employees. Before I can help a leadership team, I try to reach an understanding of what they mean by “culture.“…
Menage A Trois—Crystal, Me and You

Menage A Trois—Crystal, Me and You

In doing research on Job Security in the Techno Age, I stumbled upon a new technology known as Crystal. Crystal was just launched in its beta format and purports to give you a better way to communicate through email and other methods. Coincidentally, last week I came across a Note to Self podcast…
The Power of Peers

The Power of Peers

I have had the wonderful opportunity to present to over 350 Vistage CEO groups nationwide. I’ve had a firsthand opportunity to see the Power of Peers in action. Now I am a Chair for the first Vistage HR group in California. When looking to build any peer group the 5 part formula is: Select…