By Dan Coughlin Editor’s note: In January, Dan shared his dream of doing pro bono work. Here is an update that he recently filed with us. The original article is beneath the update. Since starting my business in 1998 I have given several pro bono, which is a fancy Latin term meaning “for free,” presentations […]
By Dan Coughlin The Any Person Mindset says any person can make a significant difference. However, to make a significant difference you have to get opportunities to make a difference. Abraham Lincoln was largely the same person in March 1865 as he was in March 1860. The difference was he had the opportunity to be […]
By Dan Coughlin While you’re buying holiday gifts for your friends and family, take some time to buy yourself a gift that can help you make a significant difference in 2016. Here is a list of books, movies, documentaries, and other ideas that you can buy for yourself. Books Here are books I’ve read over […]
By Dan Coughlin Communication is obviously essential to being an effective leader. So what makes for really effective communication? Here are three definitions from Merriam-Webster Dictionary to consider: Charisma – a special magnetic charm or appeal Clarity – the quality of being expressed, remembered, and easily understood in a very exact way Conviction – the […]
By Dan Coughlin Steve Jobs and maturity. That may seem like an odd pairing, but I think it contains the secret to great business leadership. Over the past several months, I’ve been thinking about what is the single most important word that describes a great business leader. I’ve considered strategy, execution, innovation, influence, decisiveness, empathy, […]