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Years ago, Joe Thiesman (then QB of the Washington Redskins) was angered when someone referred to “dumb jocks.” His earnest response: “We can’t all be Fred Einstein.” True. But the sports world can also generate some thoughtful observations. Here are…
Read MoreHere is a brief excerpt from an article written by Steven Aronowitz, Aaron De Smet, and Deirdre McGinty for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They examine how and why companies will better integrate their people, processes, and…
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Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Peter Dahlström, Liz Ericson, Somesh Khanna, and Jürgen Meffert for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more…
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After President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menachem Begin met for several days with President Jimmy Carter, the “Camp David Accords” were announced. Sadat and Begin were asked how their countries were able to reach the agreements after…
Read MoreAbove is John Trumbull’s famous painting that records the event. One of my ancestors signed the Declaration of Independence so I have a special interest in the circumstances within which it was created. Here are some fascinating facts provided by…
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James Thurber (1894–1961) created some thirty volumes of humor, fiction, children’s books, cartoons, and essays in just about as many years. A founding member of The New Yorker staff, Thurber wrote and illustrated such enduring books as The Thurber Carnival…
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Here are Jeffrey Fox’s thoughts about our nation’s birthday. Only in America does every town have a flagpole hosting the flag. Only in America are too many of the flags too often at half-mast. Only in America does every…
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This is one of the greatest challenges that all leaders face: getting the right work done by the right people to do it. The alignment consists of two components. Here’s one of Peter Drucker’s most valuable insights: “There is surely…
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“Wyeth World” | First Light
On the centennial of the birth of Andrew Wyeth, a fellow artist and lifelong friend offers this one-of-a-kind remembrance. Here is a brief excerpt from an excellent article by Peter Ralston that was featured in Yankee Magazine. When I enrolled…
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