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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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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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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Human beings are hardwired for story. We can’t help ourselves—we crave it. It’s why we binge shows, lose ourselves in novels, and flock to the theater every summer for the thrill of the blockbuster season. Every July, the formula for drawing us into summer blockbuster movies...
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If you had told 15-year-old me—sitting in the nosebleeds at Market Square Arena with a $5 ticket and a foam finger—that the Indiana Pacers would be back in the NBA Finals in 2025, I would’ve believed you. Not because the odds were in our favor,...
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Great leaders and managers wear a lot of hats. They have to drive results, build relationships, challenge their teams, and support professional and personal growth—all at the same time. In many ways, leadership is an unofficial mentorship role, even if it’s not labeled as such. Balancing...
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Christmas Vacation is a holiday classic, and for good reason. It’s filled with unforgettable scenes, but perhaps none are as hilariously heartbreaking as the moment Clark Griswold receives his long-awaited Christmas bonus. After weeks of anticipation, Clark dreams of a backyard pool for his family,...
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