How to Increase Connection When You Haven’t Seen Someone for Awhile
I am in London this week for the Thinkers50 event. We had Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove, founders of Thinkers50, on the podcast last week. (There are pics over on […]
Violence is Not Okay: Rejecting Violence and Embracing a World of Compassion
“Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time: the need for man to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Man […]
No Need to Agonize, Say What You Think, And Stand By It
“We are speaking where we stand, and we shall stand afterwards in the presence of what we have said.” – Wendell Berry When I moved from investment banking to equity […]
You Can Change the World, If You Do This One Thing
A few months ago, my sister recommended that I read a book from the Inspector Gamache murder mystery series by Louise Penny. Beyond a brief flirtation with Agatha Christie during […]
This New Tool Will Help Unlock Your Personal and Organizational Growth
“I didn’t realize your company does that. Or this.” That is a comment we get a lot. I get so focused on one service we provide that I sometimes forget […]
One Way To Take Charge Of Personal Growth And Help Implement Change
A touchstone. Two times each year –– the first weekend of October which, where I live, is almost always a glorious fall weekend, and the first weekend of April, which […]
When Was The Last Time You Were Kind, With No Strings Attached?
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” Kahlil Gibran No strings attached. A few weeks ago, I asked Gail Miller this question on the podcast: […]
To Make Tomorrow Better Than Today, Connect With Your Future Self
“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” –– Roy T. Bennett Today’s letter was prompted, in part, by our podcast guest this week, Hal Hershfield, […]
Speaking Up Without Freaking Out
“You are you. Now, isn’t that pleasant?”–– Dr. Seuss Last week, I was at a professional gathering. We were all sitting in a circle and asked to introduce ourselves. I’ve […]
Discovering The People Who Have Had A Strong Influence On Your Life
Over the years, I’ve mentioned a number of people who have influenced my career. More specifically, these people have sponsored me and my work, including Clayton Christensen, Boris Groysberg, Bob […]
