College Pep Talks

College Pep Talks

How Does the Marketplace Perceive Value? As my son prepares to go off to college, I find myself offering a litany of life lesson “pep talks.” (I can tell he loves them by the rolling of the eyes…) Recently, I addressed the concept of compensation/salary/pay. My...
Responding to Divisive Issues

Responding to Divisive Issues

Recently, someone asked my opinion on one of the divisive issues being debated on the news and social media. My response caught them off guard – “I don’t know enough about the topic to have an educated opinion.”Long ago (after getting into many arguments where I...
Unfear with Guarav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas

Unfear with Guarav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas

(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) Fear and uncertainty have been undermining performance and well-being in the workplace for as long as we have had workplaces. Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas show you how to reframe your ― and...
The Cost of More

The Cost of More

Today, there are countless apps designed to help make our lives easier and get more done. And I think we can all agree they’re working exceptionally well. You can be on a conference call at your kid’s soccer game, responding to emails and ordering dinner for pickup...
How to Quit

How to Quit

Sometimes, you should quit. This happens when you take on a challenge without understanding all the facts, or the rules of the game change midstream. When this happens—and it will—carefully consider the amount of time and effort you are committing to the project and...
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