Mr Cranky Talks – Business Focus
The importance of business focus On September 25th, I discussed business focus during a fireside chat with Chris Haug of Startup Grind. For those of you who don't see the video, you can link to it here....
Self-Destructive Adverse Childhood Experiences
Everyday Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) All human children develop coping mechanisms to deal with uncomfortable events. We create strategies that as children help us manage stress. Many of us subconsciously utilize these coping mechanisms into adulthood where they don't serve us quite as well. For me, my mom was very controlling. Don't get me wrong, she was a great mom, yet I bristled against her control, and my strategy to rebel against her power was to act out...
Sitting Down to be Interviewed by Tien Wong
Tien Wong is one of the most connected and accomplished business people in DC. I was honored when he asked me to sit down with him to be the first person interviewed on the inaugural episode of his Web Interview Show...
Courageous Women
Applause to these courageous women. In the past few days while America's President, failed in his duty as "Healer and Chief" I look to three women who provide the grace, courage and moral leadership that is lacking in the oval office. These three courageous women step-in to provide what our nation needs. Courageous Women Example #1 Susan Bro, the mother of Charlottesville victim, Heather Heyer. What grace, what courage, and strength. Just an ordinary woman...
Ingredients of Great CEOs
The Myths of Great CEOs There are many myths and legends regarding the ingredients of Great CEOs...
Mr Cranky’s- This I Believe
My son, a High School senior, had a homework assignment over the weekend. Write what you believe…. write an “I Believe,” like the...
The Graffiti of the Office Wall
In his book “Tipping Point,” Malcolm Gladwell recounts New York City’s efforts to eradicate rampant subway crime. Tipping...
Executive Coaching Keeps Your Brain Honest
Executive Coaching Keeps Your Brain Honest Why do business leaders need an executive coach? Executive coaching keeps your brain honest. Got that? Your brain is constantly lying to you. Now I'm not just picking on you either because my brain lies to me too. Why just the other day it told me what a great looking guy I was, but that's another story. Modern neuroscience proves that we make decisions with a part of our brain we share with reptiles...
