Archive - charliep

Three Words That Will Save Your Investor Pitch — and Your Reputation

When an investor asks you something you don’t know, what do you do?

Feb 20

1:55

Walking Networks and the Art of the Smart Ask

Most job seekers ask for introductions the wrong way — and it kills the whole chain before it starts.

Feb 13

1:03

Whose Funeral Would You Attend Tomorrow? That’s Who You Should Call Today.

I just attended a funeral.

Feb 11

Mission, Passion or Plan

What matters most?

Feb 6

1:08

I Was a Pompous, Egotistical, Narcissistic, Drunk. Then…

The Day We Changed Our Focal Point, Our Marriage Changed With It

Feb 3

January 2026

My OS: Reflection After the Argument

In this conversation with Gregg Hinthorn, I explain how I process hard conversations.

Jan 30

1:27

Meetings Don’t Fail. Facilitators Do.

Meetings fail for one reason: no one protects attention.

Jan 27

The Most Meaningful Work I Didn’t See Coming

Have you ever said yes to a conversation with someone you didn’t know, and realized afterward it changed how you think about your work or your life?

Jan 23

1:08

What Makes Musk Special?

I was having lunch with my friend Jim Grady.

Jan 20

Life taught me business the expensive way.

Jan 16

What Investors Really Look At—And Why Some Deals Die Fast.

Jan 13

Why “walking networks” are the fastest shortcut to opportunities you’ll never find online

I talked to my good friend and nonprofit expert, Mike Morris, about getting a job, nonprofits, and much more—watch the rest.

Jan 9

1:03

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