Reflections on excellence, leadership, and the evolution of human systems.
It’s Friday afternoon. You started early so you could finish up those last few MUST DOs for the week. There’s a bounce in your step and a smile on your face. You light-heartedly chat with the people you pass. In your mind you’re already fishing out your keys as you walk across the parking lot. ...
Heard of Pygmalion? Pygmalion was a talented sculptor who crafted a statue of a woman. He labored long and carefully, exerting all of his considerable skill. The work grew more beautiful each day. Eventually, Pygmalion succeeded in creating a statue that was...
As an entrepreneur, I quickly came to realize there’s no time clock. There’s no boss waiting at the entrance. There are no co-workers to mention – just in passing –they noticed I wasn’t in my office at the start of the day. These are strong external motivators to getting to work on time. As an...
To say I enjoy reading is a gross understatement. Reading is both passion and addiction. I read a lot as a child and I’ve read a lot of books. I began with fiction, but gradually moved more toward non-fiction – philosophy, psychology, history, economics, and social freedom. At some point, I...
