The Wisdom of Alan

The Wisdom of Alan

I was talking with my friend, Alan, yesterday. Alan works in my building, so we get to see him often, and he always has something fun to chat or laugh about. Last night, I asked him if he was O.K. because he didn’t seem his usual jovial self. Immediately, a...
Step On A Crack

Step On A Crack

Do you remember walking to school when you were a kid and you “weren’t allowed” to step on the cracks? My friends and I used to proclaim, “Step on the crack, breaks your momma’s back,” but the truth was, it would bring bad luck! Do...
Either Way Will Do

Either Way Will Do

The other day, Doug and I were headed down the NJ Turnpike to visit his mom. Shortly after entering the Turnpike, we were given a choice: Car Lane or Car & Truck Lane. Intuitively, I always want to take the Car Lane, thinking it will be less chaotic, but...

By Definition…

On Tuesday night, I hosted my Leadership Masterclass on Failing Forward (if you haven’t signed up for the masterclass already, you’ll have another chance to do so in May.) Most people look at Failing Forward and say, “I get it. Fail and then move...