This characteristic of successful consultants may be the most difficult to learn and maintain, because it is an attitude and a way of life, rather than a skill or a tactic. Maintaining a calm and positive attitude in the face of “free-fall” — the...
Called “the snail” by the Italians, and “the monkey” by the Dutch, the @ symbol was first documented in use in 1536. Our elegant @ has been inducted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. In 1971, Ray Tomlinson was working...
This gem arrived in my inbox and gave me a laugh. I share it as I leave on a bit of a road trip up the Big Sur… will return to these writings soon. A definition of globalization that I can understand and to which I now can relate: Question: What is the truest...
Strange, as connected as we all are now, with all our always-on devices attached to our bodies, that professional responsiveness can be so slow. The value of a quick and respectful answer or acknowledgment to a communication is the perception of you as a consummate...
In our fast-moving, sound-bited workplace, we are often asked to be really intelligent and cogent in a short amount of time, without much preparation. Panel presentations sometimes allow only 6 minutes to make your point, show your expertise, and encourage your...
