The Whipp: A Shot of Wisdom, Humor & Inspiration—Straight to Your Inbox

I was talking with a client recently who was wrestling with a big decision. One of those career-changing, life-altering, “is-this-a-genius-move-or-a-terrible-mistake?” kinds of decisions. And as we talked, he kept circling back to the same thing

Let’s talk about loyalty. Not the kind your dog shows when you so much as think about opening the fridge, but the human kind—the kind that shows up in workplaces, boardrooms, and even friendships. Some people are drawn to power like moths to a very expensive, well-lit flame. They meet someone powerful—maybe a CEO, and...

As a leadership coach and a mid-life human myself, I find myself asking: Should a coach stick strictly to leadership topics, or are we truly in service to a leader if we address the bigger, more personal obstacles that inevitably impact their work? Let’s start with the reality. Leaders are not just their job titles. … Continued

After a year-long, down-to-the-studs home renovation—including new insulation, windows, roof, HVAC, and more—I thought we were set for whatever Mother Nature threw our way. But as this winter’s extreme cold set in...

If you could peek upstairs in my brain during a typical workday, you’d probably find a golden retriever energetically wagging its tail, ready to help...

Since we are officially past the “Happy New Year” greeting window according to Larry David, I’ll just say I’m thankful to be back in your inbox...

Dessert First: Part Six (of Six) We’ve covered so much in my dessert-first series, and now it’s time to talk about breaking habits...

Dessert First: Part Five (of Six) When you’re surrounded by people from different walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures, you start seeing what’s possible...

Dessert First: Part Four (of Six) In my first book, Too Busy to be Happy, I focused on what happens when we let busyness take over...

Dessert First: Part Three (of Six) By now, you probably know that I spent 12 weeks in Greece with 22 other families, and it was life-changing...

Dessert First: Part Two (of Six) What would happen if we turned our days inside out? Or upside down?

Dessert First: Part One (of Six) This past April, I took a leap of faith. Or rather, a leap of fortune...

You can tell a lot about a boss from how they react when you give your notice of resignation...

Is there anything worse than having to beg for recognition? Many top performers struggle with this issue in their careers...

Ever had that awkward moment when someone lets you know you have broccoli stuck in your teeth? It’s a metaphor for receiving honest feedback...