“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”–Nelson Mandela Are you old enough to remember when…
“Change occurs on a continuum and does not move in a straight line.” –Sharon Weil There was a time when being a nerd was not cool. Parents of precocious children often consoled, “Keep on reading and don’t worry about them;…
“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.”–Billy Graham Robert Bigelow will be the first to admit…
“There is no place where espionage is not possible.” –Sun Tzu The rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War was a frightening time to live. The cloud of nuclear threat hung on the brinksmanship…
“It is surprising how little most small business values the customers. A positive feedback from the customer is critical to your business, and what’s more important is their referral.” –Fabrizio Moreira A major grocery store chain performed a series of…
“I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it.” –Alexander McQueen Few industries are as future-oriented as fashion. Most industries look to product lines in the…
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The Innovator’s Field Guide: Collaboration Only Makes Things Better
“When you need to innovate, you need collaboration.” –Marissa Mayer Westmoreland, Tennessee, is not where one would expect to find success. On average, the unemployment rate of this Middle Tennessee town has trended above the national rate since 1990. Decades…
“Even those who fancy themselves the most progressive will fight against other kinds of progress, for each of us is convinced that our way is the best way.” –Louis L’Amour Amazon’s 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods raised eyebrows among business…
“Heroes are never perfect, but they’re brave, they’re authentic, they’re courageous, determined, discreet, and they’ve got grit.” -Wade Davis Quantum physics is freakishly difficult to understand. The particles that make up an atom don’t behave based on the set of…
“When your heart speaks, take good notes.” -Judith Campbell Taking meeting notes is probably as Business 101 as it gets. Yes, I take notes during meetings … let’s skip this chapter. Not so fast grasshopper. Yeah, you take notes, but are…