A century ago, Ford's assembly line changed society It began on October 7, 1913 when engineers constructed a crude system using a rope and winch to pull a Ford Model T past 140 workers in a sprawling new factory dubbed the Crystal Palace. Henry ... [Continue Reading]
Intent + focus + 30 days = new habit
The regular reader of my blog will know that I write a lot about how to go about transforming oneself through reflection, discipline, and new habit building. Here is a great little TEDtalk, clocking in at just over 3 minutes, that reinforces the ... [Continue Reading]
Changing the rules: David, Goliath, and Malcolm
Truth be told, I've been struggling a bit lately, trying to make sense of all the business and professional projects I've gotten myself involved in. Now, don't get me wrong -- I'm really enjoying the stuff on my plate: working with some great ... [Continue Reading]
Serious about innovation? Ask your CEO these types of questions
In this great -- and short -- article (reprinted in it's entirety below), writer Saul Kaplan poses the question: Is your CEO Serious about innovation? Ask 10 questions. The questions he poses cover off the culture of innovation, underlying strategies ... [Continue Reading]
Time, time, time. Look what’s become of me.
On my own meandering personal journey to enlightenment, I'm increasingly puzzled by something -- most people seem to avoid a pretty obvious truth about their own lives and how they choose to live them. That "truth" is our own personal relationship ... [Continue Reading]
A first level take on “changing the rules”
Here is a great, short (less than 10 minutes) take on what "changing the rules" that currently drive our economy might look like. This clear and easy to follow presentation comes from Annie Leonard, who gave us "The Story of Stuff" about 5 years ago. ... [Continue Reading]
Stress, and how you should think about it.
TEDtalk by Kelly McGonigal about the science behind stress. Interesting stuff and well worth watching -- key take-away: "caring creates resilience". Awesome thought for a stressed out society.... ... [Continue Reading]
Your biggest personal risk…
“Fun facts” about anxiety
Well OK, there is probably really not that much that is "funny" about anxiety, whether you are dealing with it personally, or are confronting it in others around you in your personal or professional life. In my professional work as a change ... [Continue Reading]
The reality of social networking…
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