Gaining Insight From A Cellphone

Greetings.  It's the start of a new week and a great chance to focus on the things that matter most.  And if you've recently purchased an iPhone 4S you'll have one extra source of insight to guide you.  Yes, Apple's much publicized "Siri" personal assistant is not only there to help you search the web, figure out how to spell the name of of one of the former Soviet republics or locate the nearest Sushi bar, it's also there to help you set your morale compass.  Simply by asking a question of great importance.  A question like:

"What is the meaning of life?"

And, in case you're interested, here's Siri's answer:

"Try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try to live together in peace and harmony with people of all creeds and nations."

Not too bad for a cellphone app.

Which suggests the power of applications in helping us to stay aligned, connect with customers, colleagues and partners in new and more engaging ways, and even smile.  And the importance of humor and messaging in all of our companies and organizations.

We win in business and in life when we pause to ask questions that really matter.  And when we are always open to expanding our search for insight and the keys to delivering greater value.

Cheers and have a great week ahead!