That Look

That Look

We’re trail running, in step, crunching yellow leaves with every foot fall. The trail looks so different from the last time we set out, so it’s almost like a new run. I enjoy these talks, these runs, but we have silent moments, too — I need to conserve my...
Your Leadership Character Matters Most

Your Leadership Character Matters Most

When I started my journey in the leadership blogging space nearly 5 years ago, I focused a large amount of mental attention on the skills I thought I should have. At one point, I remember driving past our local Wendy’s restaurant and wondering if I should apply...
The Most Important Customers

The Most Important Customers

I’d like to tell you that the authors my company serves are our most important customers. If I did, it would be (mostly) true. Our company would not exist if not for the amazing authors who partner with us to build their online influence. But like every...
Become the Hero of Your Talent Story

Become the Hero of Your Talent Story

The end of the first chapter of Take Charge of Your Talent by Don Maruska and Jay Perry includes this “Talent Takeaway”: “Your talent is a story you can transform. When you position yourself as the hero of your story and follow a clear set of actions...