Right now (and I can’t even believe I’m saying this) the debate about whether employees should return to the office is still raging. Despite mountains of data proving that productivity and work-life balance rose while working from home, some leaders say they’re just not convinced. They know that people just get more done when they’re […]
How much money would you pay for a pair of socks? There are all sorts of companies out there who charge a premium for clothing, but socks are not something that you’d typically consider “splurging” on – at least I wouldn’t. But a few months ago, someone gifted me a pair of socks, and I […]
And How He Then Became A Keynote Speaker A seemingly normal Monday, in 2020, marked the 13th surgery I would have on my vocal cords in a span of 4 years — followed by a period of several days spent in total silence. It’s amazing, how little we think about our body, and yet when […]
Imagine you just started a career, and someday want to take on a role with more responsibility within the organization. You’re probably interested in leadership development opportunities within your organization. Fortunately, Leadership Development Programs are a multi-billion dollar industry — so there’s sure to be SOME kind of resource available within your organization. Unfortunately, too […]
How many times have you fantasized about that perfectly delivered line, followed by a hair toss and dramatic exit? For me, it almost always happens after the fact. The perfect retort always pops into my head, usually much later and once the adrenaline has subsided. But today was different… Truth be told, the day started […]
Act As If? “Act as If” is a phrase many are familiar with, but few truly understand how powerful it is. I first realized this phenomenon shortly after 9/11. In 2005 I was a young professional, working for a large Fortune 500 company. My days consisted of traveling from sales call to sales call, and […]
Mom said it was better to give than to receive — turns out she was right! Keeping Up with The Offners Life has been moving fast for us lately. The largest, and most notable events were: …and those are just the huge events. But throughout that time, even though we’re both incredibly fortunate people in […]
Before we get to their answers (and the question), it’ll help you to understand why it was being asked in the first place: How It Began As a child, I relished the occasional opportunity to hangout with my father at his office; often when we had a school holiday. My Dad worked downtown, in what […]
