Consensus isn’t unanimity.

There are two things that everyone in the organization should agree on and commit to:  The organization’s mission and A clear decision-making process that invites the opinions of each team member and mines for disagreement.  If those criteria are met,...

Unsolicited advice for law students

Speaking with a group of attorneys and law students recently, I heard and found myself sharing advice that was given to me by others, including some of my law professors. I’ve since gained a few insights from experience. Here they are, with a grain of salt and...

SMEs are your friend!

I am thankful for subject matter experts! Last summer, I started suffering from plantar fasciitis. It’s a condition in which a band of tissue along the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed. It can cause severe pain after periods of immobility (sitting, sleeping, e.g.)....

Unselfishness = explosive scoring

We . . . really didn’t care [who scored]. How could I care if D.T. got a touchdown, it’s D.T., or Knowshon, or Julius. We were all like let’s just score touchdowns, let’s just run people over. – Eric Decker, former Denver Broncos wide...