Most of us don’t expect to get caught out by someone who seems genuine. They’re friendly. Complimentary. They tell you how valuable your work is. They say things like “we’ll definitely work together”  and “this is just the start.”   You relax a little. You assume goodwill. That’s often where the trouble starts. Recently, I found myself in a situation where I provided assistance and insight to someone who then used my work as a case study for a bid. The bid was successful. I was asked to...

The 3-Letter Word Every New Entrepreneur Needs but secretly hate hearing....

During a recent exercise in self-awareness, I identified the hyper-achiever as one of my dominant saboteurs. It resonated with me on a...