Commentaries

No, Not Trump, Not Ever

March 18, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from another timely and thoughtful article by David Brooks for The New York Times. Thanks to him, I now understand why so many people are attracted to Donald Trump. And now Brooks speaks for me…

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The power of design thinking

March 18, 2016

Infusing your organization with a design-driven culture that puts the customer first may provide not only real, measurable results but also a distinct competitive advantage. Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of Hugo Sarrazin and Jennifer Kilian conducted…

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The Wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson

March 17, 2016

Not a week goes by that I do not consult my collection of quotations from the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson. I also make it a point to re-read an essay or two (often “The American Scholar” and “Self-Reliance”) at…

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Making collaboration across functions a reality

March 15, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Ruben Schaubroeck, Rob Theunissen, and Felicita Holsztejn Tarczewski for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the…

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How to Build a Passionate Company

March 13, 2016

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jim Whitehurst 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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How small shifts in leadership can transform your team dynamic

March 12, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Caroline Webb for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription information, and register…

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Hidden Gold in College Applications

March 11, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Frank Bruni for The New York Times. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * IF the gatekeepers at Davidson College…

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The Tragedy of a Hall of Fame Coach and His Star Recruit

March 9, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Michael Powell for The New York Times. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * DALLAS — Word that Keith Frazier,…

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28 “Awesome Quotations”

March 9, 2016

These words of wisdom truly are some of the most powerful and wisest quotes ever written. Here they are… 1. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live…

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