Wisdom is the ability to use knowledge, experience, understanding, and good judgment to make sound decisions, see beneath the surface of things (insight), and discern what is true, right, and lasting, often involving an ethical or moral dimension and understanding long-term consequences, going beyond mere intelligence to grasp human nature and reality. It's about applying learning for good, discerning wise actions, and can also refer to accumulated knowledge or wise teachings from a culture...
29 days ago • 1 min read
The Gut as the "Second Brain" When people say they “feel it in their gut” they’re not being metaphorical. They’re describing a real biological process that plays a critical role in intuition and decision-making. The gut contains its own independent nervous system called the enteric nervous system (ENS). Referred to as the second brain, it consists of over 100 million neurons (more than the spinal cord!) and operates largely outside of conscious awareness. In other words, your gut processes...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
A Little-Known Superpower: Intuition in Decision-Making Intuition @Work In today’s workplace, intuition often gets dismissed as soft, unscientific, or unreliable. We’re taught to trust dashboards, KPIs, benchmarks, and spreadsheets - and rightly so. But quietly, behind many of the best leadership decisions, there’s another force at work. Intuition. Not guesswork. Not emotion. And certainly not “going with your gut” in a reckless way. True intuition is a highly refined leadership capability -...
3 months ago • 3 min read
As a follow-up to our kick-off edition, Being Happier at Work, which emphasized identifying your personal satisfiers, I wanted to build on that conversation - specifically for those in leadership and management roles. I’m doing this intentionally because, over the years, I’ve worked with thousands of managers and uncovered a consistent truth: many are reluctant managers. For many professionals, management becomes the default next step. It’s often the most visible - or sometimes the only -...
3 months ago • 2 min read
It’s already 2026, and we’re at the end of January! This first month has flown by. Whether you’re the kind of person who eases into the new year or someone who thoughtfully sets resolutions and goals, one thing is certain: most of us are back at work. As I write this, I’m on my way to a client for a one-day workshop on career planning and management - based on my years as a career coach and the workbook I released last year, The Real You @ Work. What a great way to kick off the year! I want...
4 months ago • 2 min read