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

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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

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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 […]

Where Ellen DeGeneres Went Wrong and What We Should Learn from It

“My instinct told me it’s time.” This is what Ellen DeGeneres said when asked why they are ending the show on its 19th season. But it’s clearly more than just instincts when just last year the show host’s reputation took a serious beating after alleged toxic workplace conditions and mistreatment.  On a whim last week, […]

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 […]

How can I believe in myself and be confident at work?

You are super. Imagine what you can achieve if you believe in yourself with such deep conviction that you fear no failure.  In his book, Unreasonable Success and How to Achieve It, author and investor Richard Kooch, said that belief in yourself is the foundation of success. It is an iron rule. No one ever […]

Is money the biggest motivator for employees?

For many years, companies have used money incentives as the main motivator for their employees to be more efficient and stay with the company longer. It seems like a no-brainer: You expect people to work harder if they earn more money. In addition, people are expected to stay with their company if they are paid […]

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 […]