Jason Cortel 
Setbacks, Mistakes and Failures “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” John Wooden Success isn’t happenstance. Success comes from hard work, pushing forward and releasing regrets. Most people will struggle with setbacks, … Read more
I’m sure you have heard “why can’t I when they” on more than one occasion. Perhaps you have even said or thought it yourself. The problem with “why can’t I when they” is that it stops forward momentum. It creates … Read more
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1886. “Jekyll and Hyde” has become a part of our language, meaning a person … Read more
2015 is the year of the goat according to the Chinese zodiac. In the Chinese zodiac people born in the year of the goat are thought to love peace, and to be helpful and trusting. That isn’t the goat I … Read more
There are three things that successful leaders do when trying to improve their employees. Without them, you are relying on luck, command, and control to build a solid team of performers. We know that you will not get far in … Read more
I’m not big on oldies but somehow the song The Wanderer by Dion popped into my head, in particular the chorus: They call me the wanderer Yeah, the wanderer I roam around, around, around As we wrap up the first week … Read more
I was visiting with my mom on a day trip, much to her displeasure that it was only a day. She started telling me about one of her department meetings that their Director led. As she started telling the story, … Read more
For many, with the New Year comes the ritual of setting resolutions. Understandably, the idea of a fresh start and the opportunities of the New Year are alluring. While the historical practice has both secular and non-secular origins; few would … Read more
Words are powerful especially when we are having self-defeating conversations with ourselves. Without realizing it, the conversation we have in our head convinces us of something which ultimately makes it happen. What is most unfortunate about this is that what we … Read more
People don’t quit their job they quit their leader. This phrase has been around for a long time and despite its truth it is often ignored. Instead they fool themselves into thinking they are leaving for pay, they couldn’t handle the workload, … Read more
Sales leadership can easily be tricked into thinking things like culture, coaching and training don’t matter. The reason they are so easily deceived is that in the absence of those things, or worse, poor execution of those things, sales teams … Read more
Office holiday party season is getting started. It never hurts to review the rules that make for a successful and happy return to the office the next day. These rules will keep you in a positive light so you can … Read more