Here’s a short story about the possibilities of success or failure, as well as the factors and randomness that go into deciding the outcome. Joanne is a young single mom…

I came across a couple interviews that I found to be very insightful for anyone wanting to create and improve an extraordinary business or life. What’s noteworthy, is that the…

I had the opportunity to meet Linda Ginzel, a Clinical Professor of Managerial Psychology at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Linda specialized in leadership development, organization behavior and negotiation…

I reread the article in the New York Times titled “For the Love Of Money” by Sam Polk, wherein he talks about his being addicted to money (among other harmful substances). Mr.…

This is the first in a three-part posting on the changing rules of global business competition and a summary of my discussions with Professor Richard D’Aveni, of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth,…

This is the second in a three-part posting on the changing rules of global business competition and a summary of my discussions with Professor Richard D’Aveni, of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth,…

This is the last in a three-part posting on the changing rules of global business competition and a summary of my discussions with Professor Richard D’Aveni, of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth,…

Some years ago, I asked my friend Stephen D. Chakwin Jr. to be a guest speaker at a “Dine & Learn” event for a company where I worked. Stephen is…

We’ve all turned up the stereo and blasted a favorite song. And loudly sang along. And probably danced alone in the living room. Maybe even played a little air guitar.…

There’s nothing quite like working with great people. During a recent business trip, I thought about the things I’ve learned from some of the great people with whom I’ve had…