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Attitude and Success
By some measures, I’ve been successful as a leader. I’ve started businesses, non-profits and schools in war-torn countries. I worked…
The Story Behind the Name: Vantage Consulting
The Inupiat Eskimo tradition of the blanket toss, or nalukataq, is an image that strongly resonates with me. While brainstorming…
Are You Designing Failure?
Someone should create and produce a TV series about traffic engineers. Really. It would involve lots of money, fast cars,…
When Goals Get in the Way of Success
The end of the year approaches. This is a time when many of us take a moment to reflect back…
How Conflict Builds Trust
One of my closest friends, Kris, is a contractor. Years ago, he needed some quick help on a commercial remodel….
What Conflict Will Tell You If You Listen
Years ago, I got into an argument with someone I deeply respect and view as a mentor. Both of us…
Of Rats and Men
(and women, children, employees, students and, of course…rats.) As happens in the hallowed halls of Harvard, two sets of students…
Why Conflict is Good
Conflict. It’s good. It’s an opportunity. It’s a pivot point from which new understanding can emerge and new strengths are…