The Workedge Blog
Mark's Remarks
What I Learned from Alysa Liu, Gold Medalist
What if you stopped worrying about beating someone else and just did your best? I think that attitude takes us farther. Some people can’t stand failing. That fear makes them tense and lose. More championships are probably lost by those who fear losing than by those who simply enjoy competing.
Be Careful About Joining the Circus
Money is important, but research shows there’s something even more vital: spirituality. Building a strong workplace relies on valuing people’s spiritual sides.
How to Make a Speech
Maybe you haven’t been asked to give a speech yet, but your day is coming. When it does, you’ll have a mountain of things you could say. To help you manage this, let me make it simple. I’ll give you two lists for two categories: five tips for preparing your speech, and seven tips for presenting it.
Coach
Kent Waldrep, a halfback for TCU, takes the ball on a sweep. Four defenders crash into him. He hits the ground and instantly knows something is wrong. He can’t move—paralyzed from the neck down. He’s rushed to the hospital, never to walk again.
The Genius of Seeing the Unseen
How would you like to build a hotel in a city bursting with opportunity? Here’s how spotting hidden possibilities can catapult your business ahead of the pack. Earl Nightingale once told a story about a friend who wanted to do exactly that.
When Victor Just Said No
In 1983, Stanislav Petrov saved the world from nuclear annihilation by choosing to say “no” to his training and protocol. Explore why sometimes the most powerful decision you can make in your professional life is to say “no” first—and why it’s often easier to change a “no” to a “yes” than the other way around.