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Being named one of the “best places to work” isn’t about the award.
It’s about the reality.
While I was at the last company I co-founded before Undivided Life, we...
By now, we are all familiar with concepts like Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Anything as a Service (XaaS). The phrase “as a service (aaS)” refers to a...
Have you ever taken time away from work for a medical need? Have you stayed with a sick child in the hospital, tended to the mental health of a loved one, had a new baby, adopted a child, mourned...
Cody Slape joins Undivided Life as the company’s Chief Optimizer.
October 2, 2023
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Only nine months into the launch of Undivided Life, the demand for the company’s...
It’s impossible to attract great talent in today’s job market.
We are told this every day. Then we repeat it over and over.
And for most companies and most leaders, this false...
To be coachable, you should not defend, rationalize, or dismiss the coaching contributions of others.
Coaching is foundational to great culture building, but it requires fertile soil.
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When we hear that a company will start focusing on culture, most of us roll our eyes and think, “Here we go again.” This will be another round of meaningless cheerleading events without...
I have no desire to be better than you.
I just want to be the best me.
My best changes from day to day, hour to hour.
My best is different when I am healthy, rested, and surrounded by people who...
When you see “accountability” listed among a company’s core values, how do you react?
Excitement? Doubtful.
Accountability doesn’t tug at the heartstrings very...
There is a little-discussed Leadership Hack that is guaranteed to make you look smarter and feel smarter. The implementation roadmap is available in an open-source format, and the tactic is just as...
Not following my passion
was one of the best decisions
of my life.
At 24 years old, I started a new career.
- - Deregulated electricity sales - -
At the time, I didn’t like sales.
And to this day,...
Leadership Challenge: A simple word change that builds two-way respect and loyalty.
When introducing a person that works for you,
Especially outside of the office
in Social settings,
Don’t refer...
How can no plan and no control make you a better leader?
The soft skills of leadership are hard to develop when you are focused on budgets, 5-year plans, and quarterly execution strategies.
Those...
We like to work from work.
It used to be all the rage - - Working from work.
Even though it’s not as popular these days, the benefits of working from work haven’t changed.
Shoulder...
Four Ways to Find More Time…
(By Jeff Schiefelbein)
I have the time for my six young kids, a fantastic marriage, a new business, a consistent speaking schedule, several nonprofit...
No one ever told me that every sunrise is a rainbow.
I remember flying home from a business trip early in my career and watching the sun slowly set on the horizon.
The red and orange bands became...
I need you to complete this ASAP. See below.
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Do you ever get emails like this from your boss?
This email...
Business or pleasure?
Every time we field that question, the answer says it all.
Question - Are you traveling for business or pleasure?
Answer - What’s the difference?
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