21 2024 November
The Anti-Brand-Builder’s Guide to Building Your Brand
Photo by Slidebean on Unsplash I hated the idea of having to build a personal brand. People are not brands. They are not singular entities...
Read More30 2024 October
How to Say No
A note from Deb: Ami and I have been friends for nearly 15 years. Over that time, we have learned from each other, supported each...
Read More24 2024 October
Networking in the Real World
A couple months ago, someone reached out to me to ask for help. He had never really interviewed for a job before in his multi-decade...
Read More18 2024 October
Ten Charts I Can’t Stop Thinking About: Part Three
Two of my top posts on this newsletter have been Ten Charts I Can’t Stop Thinking About and its sequel, Ten More Charts I Can’t...
Read More03 2024 October
Decontextualize: A Powerful, Underused Tool
We are creatures of habit. We’re used to doing things a certain way, and they continue to be that way unless there’s a reason to...
Read More26 2024 September
The Power of Mentorship
Note from Deb: I met Audrey through an introduction by a mutual friend. She was so impressive during that first meeting that I eventually became...
Read More19 2024 September
The Power of Your Voice
Think about your last company town hall or Q&A. Who spoke? Did it feel staged or natural? Were the people speaking persuasive and engaging, or...
Read More10 2024 September
Fractional Executives: A Force Multiplier for Startups and a Potential Career Path
Note from Deb: From time to time, I get guest writers to share their perspectives on topics I am less familiar with. My friend, Ha,...
Read More29 2024 August
Hitting Reset
Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash David and I have been in an ongoing tussle. We bought a 10-seater dining table back in 2016, when...
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