Wall Street Journal

A novel path to financial success

December 14, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article by Jeremy Olshan for the Wall Street Journal in which he suggests that, in times of money trouble, some turn to financial advisers. He turns to books. To read the complete article, check…

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The Brain’s Crowdsourcing Software

December 7, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Alison Gopnik for the Wall Street Journal. To read the complete article, check out other resources, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Image credit: Magoz * * * Over the…

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Surprise and Creativity: Notes toward a new economics

December 3, 2013

I have just read and am now re-reading George Gilder‘s latest book, Knowledge and Power: The Information Theory of Capitalism and How It Is Revolutionizing Our World, published by Regnery (2013). As I will indicate in my review of it…

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Blogging on Business Update from Bob Morris (Week of 11/25/13)

December 1, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS The Firm: The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business Duff McDonald Connected: The Surprising Power of Our…

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3 tips for TED speakers (and other talkers)

November 25, 2013

Here is a brief article by Daniel Pink for LinkedIn PULSE: The news and insights you need to know in which he offers some observations about TED an then some advice to those who aspire to present a TED program.…

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Tim Ferriss on “Scientific Speed Reading: How to Read 300% Faster in 20 Minutes”

October 26, 2013

Here is an excerpt from a blog post by Tim Ferriss who explains that increasing reading speed is a process of controlling fine motor movement—period. To read the complete article, please click here. Photo: Dustin Diaz * * * How…

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Pat Lencioni’s Latest Point of View: The Lost Art of Simplicity

October 26, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from Pat Lencioni‘s latest Point of View. To read the complete article and check out other resources, please click here. * * * This is going to be a difficult POV to write, because making…

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How Do You Create Innovation in Your Business? Kill the Company

August 24, 2013

Here is a brief portion of an interview of Lisa Bodell by Raul Candeloro in an article written by Glenn Burr for the Inc. Small Giants Community (ISGC). To read the complete article, check out other resources, and learn more…

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Patrick Lencioni on “Leadership and The New Pope”

August 22, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Patrick Lencioni for his “Pat’s POV” series featured at his website. To read the complete article, check out all the other resources, and sign up for email alerts, please click here.…

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All In: What Leadership Can Do to Capture and Utilize the Power of Fully Engaged Employees

August 8, 2013

When someone is referred to as the “Apostle of Appreciation,” it’s hard not to think that they might be passionate about employee engagement and culture. The Inc. Small Giants Community’s Executive Director, Raul Candeloro, sat down with Chester Elton, author…

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