Every process in life can be plagued by distractions, those seductive avenues that lure you outside the framework of viable action, and march you down some futile or non-productive course. The process of identifying the best of your true self and your personal virtues can be derailed by side paths that lead you to focus on your weak points instead of your strengths. In all of the thinking about yourself that I encourage, never do I ask anyone to define or dwell upon his or her weak po...

As we search for ways to increase our chances for success and career fulfillment, society and the media steep us all in the makeover movement, preaching at every turn that we are not good enough.  Like crawling caterpillars, we are in desperate need of some remarkable transformation. ("And just by fortunate chance," we are assured, "we happen to have your transformation kit for sale right here!") Ironically, much of the makeover impetus comes from the popularization of business concepts. Th...

Originally posted for SmartBlog on Leadership: http://smartblogs.com/leadership/2014/12/22/injecting-a-new-culture-and-quickly/ When I took over ACAM Advisors in early 2003, investment returns had been below average for several years, and two important clients had recently defected. The majority owners hinted to me that, in their view, layoffs might be in order. From my perspective, the firm’s client list had enough A-list names still on it, and the CVs of the professional staff looked impr...

Within Your Grasp is an original and thoughtful philosphy of conduct and attitude that leads to an enriched life, employing the strengths we already possess. Banishing the distractions of futile comparison, competition, and attitude makeovers, Author Keith Danko invites individuals to manage the processes surrounding them - and guess what? You already hold the tools you need. All of us who seek more out of our careers and life will want to listen and learn from these insights.