There has been much debate on why Amazon purchased Whole Foods. On the surface, it appears that the online behemoth is trying to complement its online operations with retail space. Some argue, however, that if Amazon is going for distribution or physical footprint then a retailer such as Kroger or Costco would have been a […]
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 […]
No Matter Your Political Perspective Much Can Be Learned from Donald Trump’s Presidency Tuesday night, President Trump gave a speech to a joint session of Congress. In contrast to a press conference or a campaign rally, pundits expected gravitas and a more disciplined approach to his speaking. Most would agree he delivered on that […]
Competitors Can Bring Out the Worst or the Best in Us Donald Trump’s atypical presidential campaign and improbable win has shocked many –not only in the US, but around the world. Scholars and pundits will spend countless hours dissecting and analyzing, but there are three immediate lessons to be learned by leaders. Never underestimate the […]
As we’ve noted, the allure of being a Digital Pharaoh through the Internet of Things (IoT) is strong. IoT is a genie in a bottle. It offers control in the midst of chaos. People now have the expectation of whatever, whenever, however — life on demand. In other words, the Internet of Things further enables “living-in-the-web.” As a tech-lover, […]
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 […]
This presidential election will soon pass, but some truths remain. No matter your politics, one must admit that this year’s presidential campaigns have revealed and illuminated a considerable amount about modern communication. Much has been written on the unexpected developments and many prognosticators have been proven wrong. Why is that? With the rise in power of social media […]
What does freedom mean to you? How important is it? What would you do to protect it? As Independence Day approaches, it’s an opportunity to reflect not only the freedoms our country affords, but also the freedom of a leader. John Maxwell in his book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership states that leaders are […]