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The real reason smart entrepreneurs burn out (and how to fix it).
I want to tell you about the worst morning of my career. I had just landed a $100,000 video project — the single largest contract I'd ever signed, with one of the biggest companies in my industry. This was the kind of deal I'd been working toward for years. I…
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I built an AI system that can write an entire book. So who's the author?
Let me get this out of the way from the outset. I use AI in my work every single day. And I'm proud of the way I leverage these tools to make me much more productive. But I'll be the first to admit that I don't have it figured it…
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What annoys you at work, and what's that trying to tell you?
What annoys you at work? Have you ever stopped to ask what it might be trying to tell you about how you're naturally wired to show up at your best?
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Procrastination: Your Motivation's Early Warning System
We all feel guilty about procrastinating activities we dislike. But what if procrastination is actually telling you, "This goes against your natural wiring!"
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The Meeting Energy Test
I'll never forget that brainstorming session. I wanted to crawl under the table... disappear. My biggest client had invited me to participate in a brainstorming session with their entire creative team. So I found myself in their conference room, surrounded by a dozen brilliant people as the Creative Director stood…
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Not all motivations are created equal.
Here's something most people don't realize about motivation... all motivations are not created equal. One motivation may get you started or cause you to raise your hand to get involved in an activity. But it's usually a different motivation altogether that keeps you going in the middle of that activity…
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Are you looking for your WHY in the wrong place?
Everyone talks about the importance of finding their "WHY". But what if you're looking for your WHY in the wrong place? Most people think their WHY is some grand mission statement... some kind of noble purpose they have to discover through a great deal of soul-searching and vision boards. But…
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Can a $20 gift card kill your team's motivation?
Could a well-intentioned recognition program slowly drain the life out of your team? What if that $20 gift card is actually sending the wrong message?
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Why do most personality assessments miss the point?
If you've taken many personality assessments, you've likely noticed that they leave you wondering, “So what? Now what?” MCode is different. It gives you practical applications you can use right away, like these...
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Your Motivation Code goes beyond nature vs. nurture.
Are our core motivations shaped by genetics or our environment? Spoiler alert; it's a combination of both. The research reveals some fascinating results that will change your approach to work and your personal life.