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Standing Up to the Bully in the Boardroom

Standing Up to the Bully in the Boardroom

It was 2002, not long after I’d lost my job following September 11th. It was a tough time to be out of work, so imagine my delight to get an offer about a month later. I was thrilled I wouldn’t need to spend the money from my severance package for living expenses....
Don’t Let What You See Prevent What Could Be

Don’t Let What You See Prevent What Could Be

Einstein is often credited with saying, “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” That’s how it works. Once people know you’re a genius, they attribute profound ideas to you,...
How I Became the Leader of My Own Life

How I Became the Leader of My Own Life

As a kid I pretended to sleep in the backseat on car rides with my father and my older brother. Over the disagreeable crackle and static of sports radio, they talked about subjects that bored me, so I found peace closing my eyes and retreating from it all.It was...
The Trap of Confusing Aptitude and Leadership

The Trap of Confusing Aptitude and Leadership

I’m feeling riled up, and it’s Malcolm Gladwell’s fault. That’s not easy for me to admit because I’ve had a cerebral crush on Gladwell for some time. With my AirPods tucked in my ears, I hear the pleasant lilt of his voice. I walk by doormen who...
Giving Honest Feedback Without Being Hurtful

Giving Honest Feedback Without Being Hurtful

You can view the full interview on the Authority Magazine site. Here are some highlights from the conversation. PP: Thank you so much for joining us! Our readers would love to get to know you a bit better. Can you tell us how you got started? JS: I had 20 years of...