by Alan | Feb 14, 2014 | Compelling Value, Customer Experience, Engaging Employees, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. Many of you know that I’m a big fan of the Container Store, a company that has built a remarkable business and a powerful brand by helping all of us to be better organized. It’s a company with thoughtful and energized employees, attractive...
by Alan | Jan 30, 2014 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Engaging Employees, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. Pete Seeger was an American original. Truly American and truly original. A man whose music and life struck at the heart of what has made our country remarkable and struck at the gaps that keep us from reaching our full potential. His passing leaves a void,...
by Alan | Dec 17, 2013 | Big Ideas, Engaging Employees, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. The Navajo have a remarkable way of welcoming a new child into life. By holding a “First Laugh Ceremony.” According to Navajo tradition, a baby is considered to be part of two worlds…the world of the holy people and the world of the earth...
by Alan | Nov 27, 2013 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Engaging Employees, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings from Maryland where fall has once again brought its beautiful colors, crisp clear nights, a bit of rain, and a moment to reflect on a world filled with great challenges and even greater possibilities. At a time when our customers are expecting us to deliver...
by Alan | Nov 6, 2013 | Big Ideas, Books, Compelling Value, Engaging Employees, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. Many of you have asked if you can listen to some of the ideas in “The Necessity of Strangers” and I’m glad to share this brand new and downloadable podcast from Vistage, one of the world’s leading organizations of CEOs and business...
by Alan | Sep 4, 2013 | Are We Idiots?, Big Ideas, Engaging Employees, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. When we were kids, nap time was an essential part of life and every school day. A chance to take a break, rest our minds and bodies, recharge our spirits, and keep the demons away. A time to journey far from the task at hand, if only for a matter of...
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