If an employee told you he had the flu, you'd send him home. If an employee told you he was feeling anxious, you'd probably tell him to get back to work. But the emotion is just as contagious as a flu virus. Chip Conley anxiousbackcontagious share on social
We're all human. It's the most important, neglected fact in business. Chip Conley businessfacthuman Change image and share on social
People don't realize how much control they do have. The more you can show them this control, the easier it is to tap back into the creative side of the brain that allows people to see possibilities and options. Chip Conley backbraincontrol share on social
Conventional wisdom suggests the primary motivator for entrepreneurs is money or wealth creation and, in fact, much of the political debate tends to center around what kind of tax or regulatory policy changes will turn corporate suits into small business adventurers overnight. Chip Conley adventurerbusinesscenter share on social
The companies we admire are like the people we admire: resilient, authentic, personable, collaborative, ambitious, and humble. Chip Conley admireambitiousauthentic Change image and share on social
In general, I'm not much into etiquette and am a rule-breaker and rebel by nature. Chip Conley breakeretiquettegeneral Change image and share on social
I'd done my time in corporate America, from McDonald's making shakes to Morgan Stanley making deals and, yet, I felt awfully constrained by the uniform - not just my clothes, but how I felt I needed to conform - that a traditional job required me to wear. Chip Conley americaclotheconform share on social
My life is scattered and busy. I think of my home as a resort. When I step through the door, I feel relaxed. I almost feel like I've taken a vacation. Chip Conley busydoorfeel Change image and share on social
Feeling good about your life, but not expressing a heartfelt 'thank you,' is like wrapping a gift for someone and never giving it to them. Chip Conley expressfeltgift Change image and share on social
Whether we're conscious of it or not, our work and personal lives are made up of daily rituals, including when we eat our meals, how we shower or groom, or how we approach our daily descent into the digital world of email communication. Chip Conley approachcommunicationconscious share on social
