Liz Schehl

Last week’s lesson came from Kenny Rogers’ The Gambler , one of those songs that feels like entertainment on the surface, but the lesson underneath is timeless. "If you’re gonna play the game, boy, you gotta learn to play it right….Know when to walk away, and know when to run." Now let’s shift to this week’s focus – impact. “Ripple in still water, When there is no pebble tossed, Nor wind to blow….There is a road, no simple highway, Between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one...

Last week I wrote about perspective and how one shift in focus can change the entire tone of a day. The reflection came from Bill Withers’ Lovely Day : "When the day that lies ahead of you seems impossible to face, and someone else instead of you always seems to know the way…" That reminder of perspective sets the stage for this week’s theme: playing the game with intention. "If you’re gonna play the game, boy, you gotta learn to play it right. You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when...

Over the past several weeks, I’ve shared a Transformation Series  exploring companies and leaders who either resisted change or embraced it - and what those choices meant for their future. From Kodak’s hesitation, to Spirit’s broken promise, to AOL’s clinging to legacy, the risks of standing still became obvious. In contrast, Elon Musk and Amazon showed us the power of curiosity, clarity, and reinvention to continually stay ahead. What if you were inspired to take action from the lessons of...