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To B clear
Lately, the buzz around companies that account for environmental and social impacts on par with profits has been rising. Yet as the discussion has spread, so has the confusion over what constitutes a B Corp and how it’s different from a benefit corporation. As a result, it’s fairly common to see a...
Executive wheels: Toyota redux
I drove and reviewed these two vehicles just last fall, and I mentioned that to the Toyota people when we were discussing what was available. They seemed to think that the 2015 models were somehow different. Aside from a couple of minor design changes, the only change that really matters is the ba...
Destroy fear in five steps
Fear is simply a label we place on a situation we do not feel capable of handling successfully. As soon as we categorize a situation in the fearful file, we render ourselves limited in our capacity to show up with our greatest strengths and talents in life. What do you fear? Public speaking? Leade...
Is co-working right for you?
It’s no secret: the way people work is fundamentally changing. Fans of the television series Mad Men know that in Don Draper’s office, head count was taken at 9 a.m. sharp, and you’d best be at your desk. However, telecommuting, flexible work hours and locations and shared office space is becoming...
The futurist: The great cow epiphany
A few years back, I came to the conclusion that the total amount of information that we could glean from a cow was actually bigger than the cow itself. By this I mean every detail of both the inner and outer workings of a cow, along with every synapse firing, repositioning and interacting of cells...
Executive wheels: A rolling doofus
Nissan is nothing if not innovative in design – inside and out. But innovation itself isn’t always superior, and in many ways this 2015 Nissan Juke, while innovative, is also a bit goofy. It looks like a smushed-down version of an SUV, and it features large wheel wells (17” wheels) that make the t...
Nine traits for joy in life and work
Three questions continue to emerge to the front lines of life satisfaction: Who am I? Why am I here? And what will it matter? I have seen in my short life, a man who had all the riches in the world and experienced such a deep sense of disconnection and lack of value that he took his own life. I ha...
LinkedIn endorsements — pros and cons
When LinkedIn first introduced the endorsement function, there was plenty of distress and uproar. We’ve all received endorsements for skills we didn’t know we had from people who don’t even know us. Though I think I could navigate compensation and benefits, I’ve never done it, so I was mystified...
So, how are things going?
So at the beginning of a New Year, at the end of each quarter, and along the way, assess progress. You may have done this already in your life planning and in your work strategic planning. If so, take out your notes and review them now. If you haven't done so yet, it's never too late. Try these si...
Lighten the load with kindness
Though each of us is part of the walking wounded at least some of the time, we tend to forget all of the things others may be carrying on their backs that affect their mood, behavior or performance. When someone doesn’t meet our expectations we typically jump to judgment of the “rude” person who a...
Best of CoBiz: Deadly dozen job search mistakes
Here are a few of the really stupid mistakes that job seekers make. Make sure you’re not making any of them. 1). Not answering your phone. It is very irritating to get voice mail all the time. It is especially irritating when a prospective employer or networking contact is trying to get a hold of...
Executive wheels: An American winner
For years, the rap on Buick has been that its age demographic adjusted down if a 70-year-old bought one. Then a few years ago comes the word that the Chinese believe Buick is the height of auto luxury. That big Asian marketplace more or less kept the brand afloat while its GM cousins Oldsmobile, S...
