Leadership: Who Works For You – Clark Kent Or Superman
Did you know that Superman had a boss? Perry White, Editor of The Daily Planet newspaper, was Clark Kent?s boss. We know that Superman and Clark Kent were the same [...]
Jul, 2
2012
Jun, 25
2012
The Ann Curry Effect
Ann Curry has been a part of NBC's The Today Show for more than 10 years. For much of that time, she updated the news every half hour. I've never [...]
Jun, 18
2012
My Nonprofit Experiment…It Began with a Rant
Sometimes you can be so close to a problem that you don't realize that you have a problem. Several months ago, I was left frustrated by a solicitation letter I [...]
Jun, 4
2012
Put Down the Chainsaw and Make Better Decisions
Stress and deadline pressure can make you feel that you have to make fast decisions. But are they the right decisions? Sometimes it may feel like you're having to cut [...]
May, 28
2012
Life Lessons From A Full DVR
Some of the best life lessons can come from inanimate objects. In my case, it was from a Digital Video Recorder (also known as Tivo) that told me it was [...]
May, 21
2012
Forgotten Million Dollar Ideas
As someone who gives presentations to companies and associations, I'm a big fan of seeing people learn new things. You don't get better in today's business world by staying the [...]
May, 14
2012
Has the Reset Button Made Us Wimps
Have modern video games affected our ability to overcome challenges in the real world? In these games, when you run out of lives, you're given a chance to hit the [...]
May, 9
2012
Episode 47: Where Good Ideas Are Sent to Die
How are new ideas handled in your organization? Too often, the good stuff ends up on the scrap heap. In this week's 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you'll find out how [...]
May, 7
2012
What Cleopatra Taught Me About Mistakes
How do you react when a mistake happens in front of your customers? Too often, we reach for the panic button. I received a lesson in dealing with mistakes from [...]
May, 2
2012
Episode 46: Get Ready for the Unexpected
It can be dangerous to get too comfortable and think that you have everything under control. In this 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, a flying squirrel illustrates the power of the [...]