Strategy
What’s the Mark of a Great Leader? It’s the Question Mark
In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, one of attorney Atticus Finch’s bedrock principles is to “never, never, never on cross-examination ask a witness a question you don’t already know the answer to.†Otherwise, you might get an answer you don’t want, which could wreck your case. That may be a good principle for trial…
Read MorePutting the Social Back in Social Media
Social media isn’t always very sociable. Okay, that may not be breaking news, but I think it’s important to step back and reflect on how social media can bring out the worst in people. That’s even true on LinkedIn, which prides itself on being a place for professionals of all sorts. More than once recently,…
Read MoreTwo Ears and One Mouth: How Some Simple Wisdom Can Improve Your Business
“God gave you two ears and one mouth so you can listen twice as much as you talk.†If you were a talker growing up, I’ll bet your parents or teachers told you something like this at least once. I may or may not have heard it much more than that! Turns out that’s really…
Read MoreHow’s Your Vision?
How’s your vision? I’m guessing it’s not 20/20, because only about a third of us can see that well without glasses or contacts. (I say this as I grab for my glasses.) I’ve been thinking about vision ever since my good friend Anthony J. James appeared on this episode of The Combustion Chronicles. AJ isn’t…
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