If you’ve ever watched the show “Shark Tank,” you get the idea. In the shark tank, entrepreneurs pitch their business plans to a group of potential investors who poke and prod to determine, “Is this an idea worth investing in?” Promising projects receive funding and mentoring. Last weekend I, along with about 80 others, attended […]
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No One Wants You To Excel
People expect you to be above average. But very few people want you to excel. Friends may cheer you on if you’re willing to carry an extra load. Your family may support you through a season of overtime at work. Your team may applaud your extra effort on a special project. If you’re going to excel, to […]
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What’s On Your Crazy List?
“You’re becoming a complete grouch,” Ann told me. This was not the sugar-coated pickup line I expected while on a date night with Ann a few years ago. She had my attention now. As the evening unfolded I discovered a blind spot that I had not been aware of. That’s the nature of blind spots. In […]