Perspective: The capacity to view things in terms of their true and relative importance.
Twenty seconds is a long time. Especially when washing your hands. I’ve noticed that lately. Maybe you’ve noticed it, too.
This is the second article in a two-part series on how to maximize your chances of success when approaching an investor for your business.
Editors note: The following column originally ran in April, 2009. Please confirm that you received it.
This is the first article in a two-part series on how to maximize your chances of success when approaching an investor for your business.
Some days I do my best. Other days, I do the best I can.
Spend time in the marketplace and you’ll have many close encounters of the third kind with the most interesting species in all of nature: the human customer. And as we’ve learned, the nature of this being isn’t much different from other animals: All need to breathe, eat, drink, procreate and…
”Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.”
What do a rock, a flea, and a plate have in common with a small business? Hint: they’re all associated with surprise and danger. Any ideas?
Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about birthdays. Why?
It’s that time of year when we’re reminded of the life of one of the most famous people in the history of modern civilization. What follows is a little history and a lot of inspiration.
Remember the old joke about war drums in the jungle? A hunter asks a guide, “Should we be worried about those drums?”
Long ago — when I should’ve known better, but didn’t realize it would come back to haunt me — I laughed at old people who complained about being busy.
As we stand here on the threshold of another national election year, it’s appropriate to turn to the legendary book by the late Dr. Spencer Johnson. “Who Moved My Cheese?” tells the story of four characters who ate only one thing: cheese.
Most agree that there are many traits of an effective leader, including: competent, professional, visionary, trustworthy, confident, a communicator and, of course, courageous.
Most days, my getting-ready- to-go-out routine takes two minutes tops. And that includes finding my keys.
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