Rick Smith

I recently had two separate conversations. During the first, an old friend was telling me about his exciting new pursuit into social entrepreneurship.  He was very enthusiastic, but was having trouble articulating exactly what he was planning to do.  I would let him finish, and then ask questions, trying sincerely to ...

This is a Guest Post from Christopher Laney - a corporate striver who recently made his own Leap.  It's a bit longer than my normal posts, but worth the read. I have a question for you. In life, are you thriving or merely surviving? If you truly listen to your inner ...

I love this little test of whether you are an introvert or an extrovert: When you go to a party and are around other people, do you gain energy or do you lose it? Extroverts gain it. They're magnetic. They suck up energy from those around them. Meanwhile, introverts lose ...

It is one of the most important and elusive questions of our time; How can I ensure that my idea catches on, and spreads? It turns out that all ideas are not created equal. Just as some species share traits that make them more likely to spread through evolution—enjoyable ...