Douglas McCall

How often are the following statements true for you? I seem to be in a hurry and racing against the clock. I feel guilty when I am not studying [working on] something. It's hard for me to relax when I am not studying [working]. I spend more time studying [working] than socializing with friends or hobbies or leisure activities. The more accurate these (and 21 other) statements remind you of yourself, the more likely you are a workaholic, according to Dr. Bryan E. Robinson (1998) in his book...

Over the past week and half I have had occasion to make regular visits to a local hospital. As part of my visit, I treat myself to my favorite coffee at the national chain that has set up shop in the lobby. The first day, I gave my order to the barrista who prepared my order exactly as I like it. When I came back the next day, they said "I remember you, I got you." It wasn't busy so we talked and they asked "What is The Identity Dr (I was wearing my logo jacket)? We chatted a bit and I gave...

When It Counts: Presence Is the Signal The Presence Gap Most capable professionals do not get stuck because they lack skill. They get stuck because their impact does not consistently match their intent. In high-stakes moments, people do not only evaluate your ideas. They evaluate how you deliver them. Tone, pacing, posture, and clarity land before your content is fully processed. Presence is the signal people receive before they decide whether to trust, follow, or invest. Where Presence Gets...