Most of us remember the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Kate Hudson spends the entire movie trying to drive Matthew McConaughey away as quickly as possible. Every decision creates friction, confusion, and frustration until eventually he reaches his breaking point. While most organizations...
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Let’s start with a simple question:When was the last time you took a real vacation? Not the kind where you are “working remotely” from the beach while refreshing your inbox every 10 minutes. A real vacation. The kind where your phone dies on day two —...
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Every year, there is a predictable pattern in the labor market that many organizations underestimate: a wave of resignations shortly after bonuses are paid out. For many employees, annual bonuses represent a financial milestone — and once that check clears, the psychological barrier to leaving their...
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I still can’t quite believe what I watched at the Peach Bowl. Standing there with my brother, wearing IU red, cheering as the Hoosiers punched their ticket to the national championship felt surreal. I grew up going to IU games when they practically gave tickets...
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For me, no movie embodies the spirit of the season quite like It’s a Wonderful Life. It's truly one of my favorite holiday movies. I grew up watching it with my family, and even now I make a point to try and watch it each...
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Practical advice and perspective from a leader who’s been there — and found peace on the other side of pressure. It seems I’m having the same conversation with peers, clients, candidates, and friends every week. They're struggling with the "middle squeeze" of their careers. They’ve moved...
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Every year in Q4, I take time to evaluate the hires my company has made — both for our clients and within our own team — to see who’s thriving and who’s struggling. It’s a revealing exercise that always leaves me thinking about what truly...
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Our culture loves a comeback story. We crave the narratives where someone gets knocked down, gets back up, and finds redemption. Whether it’s in movies, business, or sports, there’s something about seeing a person’s resilience and grit lead to something extraordinary that makes us cheer. As...
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Fall means football. And in today’s college game, the transfer portal has changed everything. Players now move more freely, often following coaches they trust and respect. When a coach builds the right kind of culture, talent doesn’t just stay—it attracts and even follows. This "transfer portal"...
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This month marks 15 years since Blockbuster Video declared bankruptcy. I worked at a Blockbuster store in Tulsa, OK while I was in college, and I absolutely loved the video store environment. As a movie buff, it felt like the ideal job — I was...
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