We (too) Shall Overcome

We (too) Shall Overcome

“There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, and no barriers to our progress except those we ourselves erect.” – Ronald Reagan The title of this essay, with slight modification, is the name of a beautiful American spiritual that has...
The Number One Thing we should all Strive to do

The Number One Thing we should all Strive to do

“Some people strengthen society just by being the kind of people they are.” – John Gardner In the last month I have followed Vistage speaker Vince Langley’s suggestion to set aside ten minutes a day to do nothing but sit with my thoughts. Sure, I get plenty of ideas...
UNWILLING, UNABLE, UNWORTHY

UNWILLING, UNABLE, UNWORTHY

When confronted with a challenge or opportunity we often have three negative thoughts running through our heads: I don’t want to tackle this challenge—I am unwilling. I can’t handle this challenge—I am unable. I am not deserving of handling this challenge—I am...
Real Conversations

Real Conversations

“A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet.” – Truman Capote What passes for real conversation today can be compared to what Jerry Seinfeld said about his...
Design is Everything

Design is Everything

“Everything is designed. Few things are designed well.” – Brian Reed Design is an important focus in many large corporations and academia. Individuals who possess design skills – both product design and business process modeling – are in demand. We can all learn from...