Change is Gonna Come
This quote captures the true essence of change, whether it's for each of us, a group of us or society as a whole. In the United States, and around the world, there's been as much disruption as I've seen in my lifetime. From the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic to the most…
It’s all on the line. Time to Change It Up.
Peter Drucker, a vigilant sage for the business community until his death in 2005 at the age of 96, wrote extensively and contributed mightily to the underlying philosophies of the modern business organization. As each of us faces a new normal in an uncertain future, we need to embrace the…
The 6 Greatest Doctors in the World
It's hard to believe that Steve Jobs died more than 8 years ago. Although he died a multi-billionaire at age 56, I was recently reminded that his final essay, which found little value in his wealth, uncovered a deep understanding of life's most important lessons. Today, as we wrangle with…
Never retreat. Just Keep On Keeping On.
It seems like every week we're emphasizing the theme of resilience and perseverance ... and we should be with the lingering pain, suffering and uncertainty that the coronavirus pandemic has introduced into our lives. Most importantly, as I've always stressed, you need to focus on what YOU can control. Don't…
Do You Have a Battle Strategy – or is Hope your only Strategy?
I'm pretty sure most of us missed the Crusades … and know very little of medieval warfare. W hile battle strategy in that era appears to be random and haphazard, certainly in most movies depicting that period, planning invariably eclipsed brute force. Strategy proved to be the touchpoint for success in every battle, including the…
I’m a Judge for the USF Undergraduate Pitch Competition. Again. Fun!
I've participated as judge for this event several times/year and it's a lot of fun. You can get an idea of some of the innovative ideas in the previous competition from this article, Creativity & Innovation | They’re alive and well and living at USF.
Have You Created a Battle Plan – or is Hope your only Strategy?
Most of us weren't around during World War II ... but D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion of all time.It involved over 250,000 troops and 15,000 ships landing along a 50-mile stretch of the Normandy coast on June 6, 1944.Luck?Accident? ... or the result of rigorous strategic planning and project…
12 Holiday Morsels to Strengthen Your Business
Yes, the holidays are here and already the list of things to do continues to grow – completing the annual budget, planning parties, visiting with friends, figuring out what to get who for when … and so it goes.Yet, my spirit remains strong, so I’ve prepared a menu of 12…