-
Why “keeping it simple” is never easy
June 20, 2019Writing the previous post brought to mind an amusing—but also highly pertinent—tale I read some time ago in the...
0 -
Story is what connects unusual pairs of effective leaders
December 6, 2018In the previous post, I referenced my doctoral research—specifically my use of “unlikely pairs”. During those years, in fact,...
-
The value of processing your life’s experiences
April 26, 2018In the previous post, we looked at a personal story from Steve Jobs’, about “connecting the dots”. One of...
-
Finding idleness in the swimming pool
September 24, 2015In the last post, I commented that the lifestyle of Pico Iyer—a travel writer who lives unplugged from nearly...
-
The longterm impact of Steve Jobs?
May 7, 2015Much of my life for the past two decades has involved leaders and their personal and organizational storytelling. Consequently,...
-
Heroes of modern leadership
May 1, 2015Every so often, probably a few times a year, I receive some sort of request to speak or write...
-
Systems thinking, liberal arts education, and learning language
September 12, 2014Systems thinking seems to be crossing my path these days. Or, is it perhaps my current mindset that causes...
-
Some life lessons from artistic pursuits
June 27, 2014Last week, I wrote of an example of deliberate practice from my past: studying theatre and performing with Bernard Uzan...
-
Following my curiosity
June 19, 2014Steve Jobs’ story about his Reed College calligraphy class and “connecting the dots” got me thinking about whether I...
-
How to find your passion
June 12, 2014This week, a friend sent me an article about why “follow your passion” is bad advice. The article cites...