Quit Early and Often
From the time we are children we are told that persistence is a virtue and quitting is for losers. And in some cases this is definitely true. You will never […]
Where There’s Friction
Anyone who has ever worked with machines knows that friction between moving parts is to be avoided at all costs — unless you trying to start a fire with two pieces […]
Diagnosis without Treatment
We spend a lot of time as consultants and coaches observing how things are, whether they work and what is broken. This isn’t just a consultant’s pastime, it is also […]
Self-Delusion
There’s a curious phenomenon in social psychology, one well-illustrated by the experience of mentalists — magicians who appear on stage a create the illusion of clairvoyance. If you have ever […]
Ownership, Grace & Generosity in Failure
Last night in the Superbowl, the South Carolina Panthers were outplayed and trounced by the opposing Denver Broncos. Knowing the final score pretty much exhausts my knowledge of the sport […]
Challenger Brand or Also Ran
If you follow marketing trends, then you are very aware of the term Challenger Brand. For those of you who don’t know the term, let me explain. The Challenger Brand […]
What Grows in Silence?
I happened to be at an unusual event where the primary speaker had laryngitis. As a frequent sufferer myself, I felt a lot of compassion for him. But his ailment […]