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 about myself or what we are working on at PCI.

I’m always looking for tools and strategies to connect with others on a deeper level.  This ability drives success in many aspects of life, including professionally and as a husband, dad, … continue reading

Behavior change is hard.

“Consider the typical patient with severe coronary heart disease recovering from open-heart surgery,” Chris Voss writes in Never Split the Difference. 

“This surgery isn’t a cure,” the surgeon tells the patient. “The only way to truly prolong your life is to make the following behavior changes . . .” 

“Yes, yes, yes, of course, Doctor! This is my second chance. I will change!” the patient … 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 about myself or what we are working on at PCI.

This week we’ve been exploring ideas and lessons around becoming a better negotiator from Chris Voss, the FBI’s lead hostage negotiator, and his book Never Split the Difference… continue reading

1: The impulsive boss was known for his “drive-bys.”

Another “urgent, poorly thought out assignment that created a lot of unnecessary work,” former FBI negotiator Chris Voss writes in Never Split the Difference.  “Past attempts at any kind of debate created immediate pushback.”

“I think I have a better way” was always interpreted by the boss as “the lazy way.”

It was the end of a long consulting engagement.  Thousands of … continue reading