The current political climate has exposed a higher level of conflict all around us. Heated arguments are not only happening in families; they’re also happening…
Author: Yasser Youssef
A FRAMEWORK FOR INTERPERSONAL CONNECTION: GOT ONE?
As someone who has grown up professionally in the sales, marketing, and general management world of the service industry, I deal in conversations. I spend…
ARE YOU A GIVER OR A TAKER?
On the day after Thanksgiving, I went to see Fantastic Beasts, the prequel to the Harry Potter movies, produced and written by J.K. Rowling. If…
HOW TO GRIEVE WITH FRIENDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
I love the change of seasons, especially fall when the fresh wind ushers out the summer heat and brings new crispness with it. I love…
MAKING GOOD ON PROMISES THROUGH PRESENCE
Just as I get my arms around something in life or work—boom, it changes. I actually love change, but at times I find myself achy…
LIVE LIFE WELL AND LEAD MORE AUTHENTICALLY
Last month, I was dropping my daughter off at college for the first time. While I had prepared for this for the past 18 years,…
WHAT KIND OF INNOVATION COMMUNITY ARE YOU PART OF?
“Being socially connected is our brain’s lifelong passion.” So says Mathew Leiberman, professor and author of Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect and…
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD?
Ever wonder if you have what it takes to be a leader? I’ll tell you right now: The answer is yes. So what if you…
HOW TO FIND PURPOSE AMID SUCCESS
Recently I met with a colleague who’s done many impressive things with his life and career. Over the years, his company went from a small…
DOES BITTERNESS UNDERMINE YOUR LEADERSHIP?
Resentment (definition): Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. Ouch. That’s a pretty negative definition, but think about it: Resentment is a harsh word for…