by Alan | Jul 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Greetings. I often find myself making lists as a useful way to understand complicated things or as a starting point for sorting out the pluses and minuses of new opportunities. And I’ve also found lists to be a helpful tool in setting priorities and, hopefully,...
by Alan | Oct 1, 2013 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Just for Fun, Uncategorized, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. On Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the Silver Spring “Mini-Maker Faire,” a brilliant event created by Kid Museum…a new museum in the Washington, D.C., area that is dedicated to “cultivating creativity, curiosity and...
by Alan | Jun 7, 2013 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Just for Fun, Uncategorized, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. This summer the eastern United States will host a massive invasion of one of the most remarkable creatures on the planet. No, I’m not talking about humans though they are often pretty clever. The creatures in question are cicadas, those amazing and...
by Alan | May 30, 2013 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Uncategorized, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. We all know that starting any new business, and especially one of significant scale that proposes to change the game in its industry, is a difficult proposition. First, you have to have an important idea that fills a real market need. Then you have to have...
by Alan | May 22, 2013 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Engaging Employees, Just for Fun, Uncategorized, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. Most of us are familiar with the world of school science fairs. We participated in them as children, and look forward to attending them when our kids are old enough to test the laws or the boundaries of nature. At their best, and even their worse, science...
by Alan | Apr 16, 2013 | Just for Fun, Uncategorized, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. Last Friday, the brilliant Jonathan Winters died at the age of 87. One of the most remarkable comedians of his era, Winters had an uncanny ability to improvise, innovate, and find humor in almost anything around him. Often by creating new voices and often...
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