Stop Blaming Tools: CRMs, Slack and Bots Are Not the Problem

robot toy

Blaming tools and programs has become a trend these days. A lot of people are blaming CRM right now, but the system itself is not the actual problem. 69 percent of CRM’s implementation failure to meet its goals is due to a lack of planning for the entire implementation process. You can find a plethora […]

Top 10 Nuggets of Wisdom from the UNprofessional Podcast

To celebrate 30 episodes of the UNprofessional podcast, I’m sharing some of the best pieces of advice with you straight from our amazing guests. From overcoming insecurities to knowing how to handle uncomfortable conversations in the workplace, here are 10 excellent pieces of advice to inspire growth in your career, business and personal life: “It […]

3 Predictions about the Future for Working Women

At the start of the pandemic, women were losing their jobs at a faster rate than men, giving rise to the term “shecession.” But the future of women at work is looking brighter than people predicted it would be a year ago. According to a research published by the Resolution Foundation in June, women’s average […]

Top 3 UNprofessional Podcast Episodes

This week, I’m sharing with you the top 3 most streamed episodes of the UNprofessional podcast— featuring innovative human leaders who are not afraid to break the mold to achieve their mission.  I hope you’ll enjoy and learn as much as I did in interviewing these amazing human beings.  Creating an Award-Winning Startup Culture with […]

Be Viral by Being Imperfect

Be You

Social media can do a lot for your brand. In 2020, there were over 3.6 billion social media users worldwide. There is no question that you can reach a lot of people through social media. The real challenge is how you can command their attention. What does it take to go viral? Last March, I […]

What Social Listening Is and Why You Should Care About It

social media apps

We live in a world where almost half of the population expresses their opinions on social media. As of July 2020, there are almost 4 billion active social media users. If you’re in business, taking time to listen to what people say or share about your brand can make a huge difference in how you’ll […]

6 Lessons Learned From Launching A Podcast

Welcome to the UNprofessional podcast, a place to explore the boundaries of work, humanity and culture. If you’re ready to break out of the box, say goodbye to business as usual and usher in a new era, one that’s more human, you’ve found the right place. Join me and fellow UNprofessionals as we dive deep […]

8 Ways Business Has Changed In 2021

Recently, I was invited to keynote a professional fraternity’s graduation ceremony at Gonzaga University. Don’t worry, I didn’t mention the game.  The organization asked me to share with their students how business has changed since COVID. Below is a summary of the key points from the talk (with less cuss words): 1. Accelerating Digital Transformation […]

Introducing The UNprofessional Podcast

Hi friend,   I’m reaching out today to share with you that I have officially launched my podcast, UNprofessional, where I, together with other fellow UNprofessionals, dive deep into what it takes to create human-centric organizations and become fully human leaders.    The UNprofessional podcast explores the boundaries of work, humanity and culture.    Join […]

How To Humanize A Survey

No one enjoys filling out a survey.    People don’t see what’s in it for them.   Many lose interest halfway through and leave, thinking it’s a waste of time.   It’s a truth that’s universally acknowledged: surveys aren’t fun. The typical response rates for surveys range between 5% to 30%. People often feel like […]