Amp It Up by Frank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake is a must-read. Frank knows what he’s talking about. He took three software companies public, including ServiceNow, and today he’s worth ~$1.8B If you don’t have time to read it, here are my 10 favorite nuggets: Nugget #1: Amp It Up (the concept) Organizations have room to improve […]
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We all have an internal compass. A set of guiding beliefs that shape how we behave. These underlying values help us make decisions. When they are clear they help set us on a fulfilling life path. However, without them, we can waver in the wind. And one day we might look back and regret the
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A year ago I started writing a blog. At the time I had no plans to publish a book. But a few months in I caught the bug and decided to give it a shot. As I started researching the ins and outs of the book writing process a couple of facts became clear. I
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2017 was a big year. After being on this planet for four decades, it was time to take stock. I needed to figure out my next forty years or buy a Porsche. Instead of buying a car, I went with a few books that might offer some enlightenment. I started with Designing Your Life by Bill
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Six months ago I had an idea. I wanted to share the most important lessons I’ve learned over the last 40 years with my children. The question was how to do it. I decided to capture what I’ve learned in a series of letters. I hoped that my stories could help them live a better
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A young man ran to his father one day complaining of problems with work and life. He stressed about the future. His thoughts consumed him every day and night. Not knowing where to turn he asked his dad for help. His father told him this story, “There was a man walking through the forest
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Somewhere along the way, humans acquired a “put things off” gene. We wait until the last minute to cram for a test. We try to squeeze every last drop of gas out of our tank before filling it up. And then, of course, there is always tomorrow. We’ll get to it later. In my
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Giving back is part of our American roots. When the early colonists were trying to survive, they relied on support from others. Everyone had unique skills, and they had to share what they knew to make it through each year. Later on, Benjamin Franklin founded the country’s first volunteer firehouse. This concept continues today with
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Humans are social beings. We all want to belong, to be part of a tribe. Without this wiring, the human race may not be as prosperous as it is today. Fitting in is fine as long as it doesn’t come at the cost of our identity. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to see when
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Search for books on leadership, and you will find over 200,000 results. Beyond these books, there are countless other inspiring stories. Pick up a history book and read about Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, Martin Luther King Jr. or Mother Teresa. Every one was a great leader. During their time and today, people considered
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