Greetings. I know that many of the readers of this blog are particularly keen on innovation and the keys to unlocking greater value for those we have the privilege to serve. Given this, I always try to cast a wide net in the search for ideas, insights...
Greetings. Charles Caleb Colton, a somewhat obscure English writer and cleric from the early 1800's is credited with saying that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." And it is a remarkably powerful idea for companies and...
Greetings. It's not even the middle of March yet and Spring has already arrived in many parts of the U.S. and much of the northern hemisphere. The first flowers are coming up from the ground, migratory birds are returning from journeys south, the...
Greetings. Behind most successful people there is a mentor. Someone with the experience, wisdom and dedication to teach and guide. Someone able to see and unlock our great potential long before it ever takes shape. Someone to bounce ideas...
Greetings. Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the invention of the Oreo cookie. It's an event that is being honored with commemorative cookie packages, a dedicated web presence and a host (but not a "Hostess") of special activities....
Greetings and Happy Birthday to everyone born on February 29th. You've waited a long time to celebrate so make sure to have the best day possible. After all, your next real birthday won't come for another four years. Yes, it's another...
Greetings. If you haven't read "Surrounded by Geniuses" and own a Kindle or a Kindle-enabled device now is a great time to read one of my favorite books. I mention this less as a promotional plug and more as a unique opportunity to buy the...
Greetings. If you haven't read Carol Dweck's fascinating book "Mindset" yet, it's well worth your time. In it Dweck, a renowned psychologist currently teaching at Stanford, addresses the popular notion that talent and our...
Greetings. "Happy" is a very nice word and in recent years it has become a very popular idea in the world of business as companies work to make their customers and employees happy. In fact, there are even books, articles, blogs and seminars...
Greetings. According to a new study by Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, the world is becoming even more entrepreneurial as a growing number of people everywhere are taking the initiative to start new companies. In some places they are doing...
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