Commentaries

The 50 Greatest Yogi Berra Quotes

August 21, 2021

When ranking the greatest catchers throughout the history of baseball, I immediately think of (in alpha order) Johnny Bench, Yogi Berra, and Pudge Rodriguez among those I have seen play, either in person or on television. Berra’s observations are probably…

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How capability building can power transformation

August 20, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Hugh Bachmann, Dominic Skerritt, and Elizabeth Young McNally for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and…

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The wit and wisdom of Hyman Rickover

August 18, 2021

Hyman G. Rickover (1900–1986) was an admiral in the U.S. Navy. He directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as director of the U.S. Naval Reactors office. In addition, he oversaw the…

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Giraffes May Be as Socially Complex as Chimps and Elephants

August 17, 2021

Since childhood, I have been fascinated by various cultures of non-humans from which I have learned valuable lessons. For example, from those of ants, bees, prairie dogs, and migratory birds, there is much of value to be learned about division…

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How to become ‘tech forward’: A technology-transformation approach that works

August 16, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Anusha Dhasarathy, Isha Gill, Naufal Khan,, and Steve Van Kuikenfor the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm,…

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7 facts you (probably) didn’t know about Elizabeth I

August 14, 2021

Here is a brief excerpt from a BBC History Revealed article about one of Great Britain’s greatest leaders. To read the complete article, check out others, and learn more about BBC History Revealed, please click here. Right: Illustration of Princess…

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Seven lessons on how technology transformations can deliver value

August 13, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. IT shares the results of an especially important IT strategy survey. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm,…

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The wit and wisdom of Aldus Huxley

August 13, 2021

Aldus Huxley was an English writer and philosopher. He wrote nearly 50 books—both novels and non-fiction works—as well as wide-ranging essays, narratives, and poems. Born into the prominent Huxley family, he graduated from Balliol College, Oxford, with an undergraduate degree…

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Leadership Training Can Pay Huge Dividends for Midsize Companies

August 12, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Milton Corsey for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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9 facts you (probably) didn’t know about Winston Churchill

August 12, 2021

Here is a brief excerpt from article by Daniel Smith that is featured by the BBC History Revealed website. To read the complete article, check out others, and learn more about BBC History Revealed, please click here. Right: Winston Churchill…

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