May 19, 2013
1814. The United States is more than two years into a war we can’t afford. And can’t afford to lose. Albert Gallatin has left his post as Secretary of the Treasury to help John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay and a few other diplomats negotiate a peace treaty with the...
Feb 10, 2013
I went to hear a classical pianist last week – my first live classical music in many, many years. The concert reminded me that music, like words, can create meaning that goes far beyond what the writer intended.I grew up in a home where classical music played every...
Nov 11, 2012
Speed to Market requires an idea that’s been vetted and an organization that is set up to deliver. The best companies employ a full regimen of tools and processes to make it happen – best practices for generating ideas, assessing competition, estimating sales, testing...
Jul 11, 2012
Sometimes, the most important question is the one you don’t ask.Last winter, my veterinarian called to say that my dog had an elevated liver enzyme. He recommended an expensive and invasive round of tests to confirm his suspicion: a potentially fatal condition...
May 9, 2012
Gen Yers only read the subject line of an email. That is, if they read an email at all.I heard this from Jason Dorsey the Gen Y Guy®. Jason is not only the guru of all things Gen Y; he is also a brilliant and delightful entertainer. He didn’t provide data, so...
