What’s Your Maginot Line?
In the aftermath of World War 1 in 1918, the French were absolute in their resolve that the German ‘war machine’ would never again roll across France. The effect of […]
Culture Eats Strategy
Why Culture Matters October 21, 1805. The Battle of Trafalgar off the coast of Spain pitted Napolean’s Franco-Spanish armada against the vaunted British Navy. In those days, Napoleon dominated land […]
Aviation, Armor, and Abraham Wald
Aviation and Armor Are Important During WWII, the United States fighter pilots had problems during their long missions flying over Europe. Countless planes were shot down and those that returned […]
The Power of One Point
Some Ideas are Overcomplicated Steve Jobs, the now-deceased CEO of Apple Computers, was a notoriously difficult boss. Those who worked for Jobs were often subjected to harsh criticism, blatant challenges, […]
Grilled Cheese and Milkshakes
Flexibility and willingness to go the “extra mile” or “add one more degree” makes all the difference.
The Power of Being Specific
I was reading a story recently that made a example on the power of being specific. ——————————————- A well-known comic was planning a tour at several clubs in New York […]
Mentors Provide a Foundation
Most of us who have enjoyed success in our careers feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. We look back on projects, opportunities, and jobs with satisfaction; and perhaps very […]
Discovering Why
I was recently talking with a gentleman during a Biz Chat – asking him about what he did each day and how he found himself in that particular line of […]
Humility and Leadership
There was once a gentleman who was an incredible talent. He was knowledgeable and brilliantly skilled. His ability was simply top-notch and no project assigned to him was too difficult. […]
Looking Forward to Monday
Several years ago, when my children were still relatively younger, I made it a point to be incredibly vocal, motivated, and positive on Monday mornings. I would routinely tell them […]