“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it,” said Henry Ford. The best leaders know that free time for thinking is vital. They also know that productive and creative thinking arises from an empty mind…
It’s that time of year when...
“They drove past the place where Wallander had run over the hare. A flock of crows took off as they approached. The hare was already dismembered to the point of unrecognizability. Wallander told Modin that he was the one who had run over it.
‘You always see hundreds of run-over...
Suddenly the lights flickered. Then they went out. Everything in my hotel room run by electricity stopped working. It was a rainy evening and pitch black outside…and now inside.
A minute later, the lights flickered back on. For a minute or two. And then, once again, darkness returned.
The pattern repeated...
Some years ago, after one of my talks, a smiling attendee came up to me and thanked me for my inspirational words. Wanting to capture exactly what I had said that was so inspiring, I smiled back as I asked her why she had this reaction. She said it...
As this missive is published I’m in China. I’m sorry to be missing out on feasting with family and friends, not so sorry to be missing the shopping extravaganza where many feast on others’ spending.
Thinking about Thanksgiving, this uniquely American holiday, got me musing about how it’s a celebration...
A great leader inspires and motivates people. A great leader leads with a passion and purpose that’s infectious, and that brings everyone together in working towards common goals and achieving a common vision. A great leader brings out the best in people, all people, no matter their background, experience,...
This is a story about a successful consultant I know. He works with wonderful clients on interesting projects. He gets to travel around the United States and internationally, visiting well-trod as well as unusual, exotic, and remote locales. He’s always meeting amazing people, solving important problems, and engaging in...
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Over the last month two CEOs asked me for help developing strategic plans. After participating in long meetings with each of them during which...