authenticity

Some of us get ourselves tied into knots worrying about how others perceive us – some of us sometimes, some … READ MORE
Who are you? I’m Dana Byrd. Tell me a bit about yourself. You may have noticed my name above under … READ MORE
I think we all agree on what growth and development mean. Getting bigger and better, right? To improve, you just … READ MORE
Things I have said this past week: Thanks for unloading the dishwasher. Thanks for feeding the dog. Thanks for helping … READ MORE
I spend a lot of time reading about the world of work, leadership, management, effectiveness, and happiness. Sometimes I can … READ MORE
We fall for it every time. Charismatic people win us over, even though we know better. Decades of research shows us … READ MORE
In our last post, I argued that organizational storytelling is a valuable leadership skill that can be used to engage … READ MORE
When we are children, we are delightfully un-self-conscious. Then we gradually become obsessed with ourselves: who are we, what are we? … READ MORE
It’s easy to see what’s wrong with the world. Your favorite news outlet serves it to you every day on … READ MORE
  It is said that on Halloween night, the veil between the world of the living and of the dead is … READ MORE