‘Think Big’ Is Thinking Too Small

If we follow the well-intentioned advice to “think big,” is it possible that we’re still thinking too small? In my career as a business journalist, author, and columnist, I’ve had the extraordinary opportunity to meet leaders who are changing the world....

3 Ways to Ease Your Presentation Jitters

It is normal to be nervous before a big presentation or pitch.  Accept this as part of the process. The best way to lessen this anxiety is to be prepared. In fact, over prepared is even better. Practice, Practice, Practice. The single best way to reduce nerves is to...

The Shortcut To The 10,000 Hour Rule

In the hit song Ten Thousand Hours, rap star Macklemore credited author Malcolm Gladwell for popularizing the now famous rule for turning him into a musical success. By now you know the rule —it takes 10,000 hours of dedicated practice to master a specific task. Ten...