1: The woman who appeared in the Nordstrom shoe department had an unusual request. Would they sell her one shoe?
She was on crutches because her left leg had been amputated from the knee down. She had been to other department stores, and the answer had always been no.
“That request made them nervous and ill at ease,” she shares with Robert Spector and breAnne Reeves in The Nordstrom Way… continue reading
1: Getting better at getting better is what RiseWithDrew is all about.
Monday through Thursday, we explore ideas from authors, thought leaders, and exemplary organizations. On Friday, I share something we are doing at PCI in our quest to earn a spot on Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Our theme at PCI for 2022 is New Frontiers. Last year, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of our founding. … continue reading
1: Tony Dungy couldn’t win the big game. That was the rap.
In 1996, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Tony as their head coach. At that moment, the Bucs were then one of the worst teams in the NFL. Actually, one of the worst teams in the history of professional football, writes Charles Duhigg in The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business.… continue reading
1: The United States is one of the wealthiest countries on earth. Yet, in the 1960s and 1970s, the country had higher infant mortality rates than most of Europe and some parts of South America. In rural areas, a startling number of babies were dying before their first birthdays.
As it turns out, the key to solving this complex problem was understanding the concept called “Keystone Habits.”
Before leading a turnaround at … continue reading
Yesterday, we looked at how Michael Phelps focused on a few core or “keystone” habits that impacted all other areas of his life. Attending to these “small wins” had an oversized return.
And, it’s not just individuals who are capable of this type of transformation.
“When companies focus on changing habits, whole organizations can transform,” writes Charles Duhigg in The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in … continue reading
1: August 8, 2008. Beijing, China. Summer Olympics. Men’s final for the 200-meter butterfly.
Michael Phelps knew something was wrong as soon as he hit the water.
“There was moisture inside his goggles. He couldn’t tell if they were leaking from the top or bottom, but as he broke the water’s surface and began swimming, he hoped the leak wouldn’t become too bad,” Charles Duhigg writes in The Power of Habit: Why We Do What … continue reading
1: Getting better at getting better is what RiseWithDrew is all about.
Monday through Thursday, we explore ideas from authors, thought leaders, and exemplary organizations. On Friday, I share something we are doing at PCI in our quest to earn a spot on Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
“New Frontiers” is our theme for 2022. Last year was our 100th anniversary, so we are embarking on a … continue reading
1: Telling a great story is as simple as 1, 2, 3.
Or, better yet, Act I, II, and III, Esther Choy writes in Let the Story Do the Work: The Art of Storytelling for Business Success.
Interested in a master class in storytelling? Let’s listen in on Stephen J. Dubner, the bestselling author of many books, including Freakonomics, and the award-winning podcast Freakonomics Radio host, as he introduces … continue reading
The big day has arrived. The job interview we want to nail. Or, the hard-to-get meeting with the big prospect. Or, maybe a first date with someone we really like.
“Tell me about yourself,” they say.
Observation one: The real question being asked is, “Tell me something about yourself that reminds me of ME.”
Observation two: We remember the last time we asked someone that question, and they prattled on for what 15-minutes … continue reading
1: “At the heart of leadership lies persuasion. At the heart of persuasion lies storytelling,” Esther Choy writes in Let the Story Do the Work: The Art of Storytelling for Business Success.
Learning to tell a great story is a skill. Something we can get better at with a bit of knowledge and practice.
Today, we will look at the four high-level components of a story, things we should think about and … continue reading
