I laughed out loud as I saw the request. I had signed up to receive a series of emails to help me achieve my goals. I subscribe to several of these services per year. While I don’t always follow every strategy offered, I usually find at least a few ideas…

Author’s Note: The picture above is NOT Rowan Atkinson. It’s just me wearing one of my favorite masks. You can learn why by checking out my weekly Jones Zone. Have you ever wondered why some leaders are able to effortlessly inspire and motivate their teams, while others seem to struggle…

Think of the most frequent questions you ask yourself in the course of a week. I’ll bet they include: What’s my password for ______________ (insert name of app or website)? What will we have for dinner? How will I ever get all this work done? When will I NOT be…

If we are looking to enhance our performance in the workplace, it’s natural to seek feedback (a reaction or response) from our supervisors or colleagues. However, it turns out that simply asking for feedback may not be the most effective approach. …

Okay, so I’m a little, actually, very late to the whole #sharktanknation. Shark Tank first aired in 2009, and I am almost ashamed to say I had never watched an episode until last year. Interestingly enough, after watching just one episode, it got me hooked! In case you aren’t familiar…

See if this sounds familiar…You’re sitting on your favorite chair on a work night, or maybe you’re lying on the couch. It’s late. You really should be going to bed and you know it. But for some reason you just can’t stop yourself from wanting to watch that next episode…

I’ve been dabbling in AI (or ChatGPT as some of you may call it) for about eight months. I’ve used it to strengthen blog titles, make content more “punchy” and help me get some creative juices flowing. By far my favorite thing to do with it, however, is to ask…

I will never forget sitting in a movie theater in 1977 watching Star Wars Episode IV-A New Hope. As a middle schooler looking for adventure, the Star Wars saga was an adventure of a lifetime. …

I’ve been thinking a lot about delegation lately. This past weekend I had the opportunity to see effective delegation in action when my family and I went on a fly-fishing trip. …