AI (Artificial intelligence) is everywhere. No longer the stuff of science fiction, AI is rapidly gaining traction in widely divergent fields with explosive growth in investments and startups. AI-enabled tools alone will generate $2.9 trillion in business value by 2021. 80% of enterprises are investing in AI. Spending will grow by more than 50% year […]
Sports can mimic life. Some days are glorious, most days not; some days are smooth sailing and some days a grind. But what are the real, enduring life lessons an athlete gains from playing softball? Practice Makes…Better It’s not about being perfect. It’s about getting better and improving. Effort will be rewarded. Softball is a […]
How did St. Patrick’s Day Evolve from a Celebration of Faithfulness to a Day of Partying? All of us impact others’ lives — especially when in a leadership role. You may not consider yourself a role model (Hello Charles Barkley), but the life of someone is being changed by your actions. Perhaps you’re cognizant […]
How are you doing with your New Year’s Resolutions? Haven’t defined them yet? Don’t participate in that foolishness? Or perhaps it was a not-so-valiant effort? My perspective on New Year’s resolutions has evolved over the years. Admittedly, it’s evolved this past month! Such resolutions can be a great thing. They prompt us to be mindful […]
This week’s launch of Apple’s flagship device, the iPhone, is a perfect illustration of the challenges of an innovative company sustaining innovation over many years. The last few models of the iPhone have been labelled by many as iterative instead of innovative. Moreover, some have suggested that Apple is no longer innovative post-Steve Jobs. […]
Mistakes are Common – The Right Response Is Often Uncommon Every 4 years much of the world turns its attention to the Olympics. Despite decreased ratings, many took notice of the Summer Olympics in Rio. Swimming and gymnastics received an overwhelming share of NBC’s prime-time coverage during the first week of the Olympics as US viewers […]
