In one of my earlier jobs before I founded Douglas Shaw & Associates, my father passed away unexpectedly. Not only was I was torn with grief, but I had to take care of my mother as well. I went into…
The Perils of Thanksgiving
Be careful, be very, very careful! Before you know it, you may find yourself caught in…
When Leaders Get Their Hands Dirty
I grew up hearing the phrase, “If you want something done right, you have to do…
What if I’m Not Leadership Material?
So, I’m thirty years old and a newly appointed director of a department of six people. …
Raise Your Hand If You Haven’t Had a Toxic Work Experience
Recently I had the privilege to speak to 1,300 attendees of an international association of corporate…
