leadership

Leveraging social media management tools can help you deliver a consistent message across social media channels and save you a ton of time! A lot of people ask me, "Drew, how do you post all the time on social media?" The truth is, I don't! I use a social media management tool to publish my posts at scheduled times and on different social media sites. One of my favorite tools is Hootsuite because it...

People say terms over and over again without giving much meaning to what they bought into. We hear this when people write job descriptions demanding that prospective employees "work with a sense of urgency" and we heard throughout COVID-19 that "we are all in this together." Pervasive groupthink is not healthy. In this video I discuss why working with a sense of urgency is not healthy, and not...

Mike Raven is the co-founder of AQai and an expert in adaptability. Adaptability is critical in order for humans to thrive because our world is changing rapidly. Learn more about the power of adaptability as Mike and I discuss how this applies to life and...

Mona Goudarzian shares her story of learning how to play volleyball as a child at the Boys and Girls Club to where she sits today as a member of the Board of Directors at an Oregon Boys and Girls Club! In this episode we discuss her experience working in media, PR, and how next-generation leaders can join a...

Purple Heart Veteran, CEO, and Entrepreneur Hien (HT) Tran shares his advice on navigating career and life transitions on my latest interview series. HT served in the US Army and has a remarkable story of growth after a traumatic injury. He shares the importance of LISTENING as a key skill to help you navigate life and career challenges. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Feel free to...

Recently, I was interviewed by the National Coach Academy sharing my coaching journey. Provided is the transcription of our conversation. Checkout their site to learn more about the National Coach Academy's mission. Our main objective here at the National Coach Academy is to enable aspiring coaches to reach their full professional potential. One of the most effective ways to educate students about...

Join me as I interview veteran and former Walnut Creek Police Sgt. Michael Sugrue. During our conversation we discuss the challenges first responders face when confronted with mental health challenges and career ending injuries. We also discuss the needed cultural changes offering our lived experience and tips to create better outcomes for first responders, family members, and human resources teams...

Firefighters respond to unimaginable situations across the world every second. From heart attacks to rescuing window-washers off of 80 story buildings, firefighters know how to manage situations with precision, clarity, and team work to get the job done before the next 9-11 call is dispatched. The following management tips are derived through my life experience serving others from firefighter to Fortune...

Understanding cultural differences is an essential leadership skill in today's business environment. Whether you're an executive traveling overseas to negotiate a deal, an expat managing a footwear brand's supply chain in a foreign country, or a team member working in an organization that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, it's time to up your knowledge and understanding of cultural differences....

Natural disasters and man-made decisions to curb them, have left millions in the dark as fires rage in California just a few weeks after a series of earthquakes rattled key economic centers in the state. Across the country, we also see issues with sea level rise, flooding, and severe weather storms. Globally, we witness severe weather incidents from typhoons in Japan to decreased crop yields from drought....