The Tension

We often talk about needing chemistry with the people we work with. But what about the alchemy?

We underestimate the power of the signpost, and what we can do with a surprise

The race for the bonus material leaves our core exposed

Embracing chaos and adding invisible order to power the infinite loop

Untangling two of our most valuable resources

The birthday lunch, a reality check, and why their lack of interest is great news for us.

We want to know the secret... or do we?

Lessons from the barbershop. And this just ain't any old barbershop.

The audio in this episode comes courtesy of NYC filmmaker Karen Gehres; watch …

All that glitters is not gold - although neither is the nectar.

We all need to be able to deftly utilize the microscope and the telescope. One probably won’t be enough.

The standout candidate tends to fit, and to find the fit it's best to stand out.

Advertising, hypnosis, and magic.

Which do we seek? What matters most?

And how do we know if someone is worth working with as a mentor or a coach?

What do we do when the heat is around the corner?

Are we investing in increasing our intensity or finessing our technique?

The key to staying out there, doing the work? Keep it boring.

Introducing a podcast series focused on the resistance and challenges many of us face in the work we do, and how we can find the ways forward.