Forget What Is and Ask Yourself What If?

The first thing I have noticed today is that it has been quite a while since I sat down, dug in, and wrote a serious blog.  The second thing I almost immediately noticed is that the word “blog” is identified as a misspelled word by my computer’s spell-check.  Hmm .…

This week, Andy answers a question from a leader who works in the public sector for the State of Alaska. Because of the state deficit, he believes himself unable to incentivize workers with bonuses, pay raises, time off, etc. He wants to know if Andy has suggestions for motivating his…

Tune in for the “Dirty Dozen”—a hard-hitting list of 12 truths every graduate needs to hear.

So last week we talked about turning your passion into a career. But what if you already have a job you enjoy? How can you maximize your potential and set a new standard for excellence in your position? Well, there are four things you have to take care of before…

This week, Andy answers two listener questions! Our first question is from a writer who has made a living writing for others, but when it comes to writing for her own purposes, she freezes. The second question is from an employee who genuinely likes his supervisor as a person. He…