3 Things I Learned from the Timely Life of Aaron Dennison

Aaron Lufkin Dennison, watchmaker pioneer and 19th century business innovator, was recently highlighted on Steven Johnson’s super cool show, “How We Got To Now.” Dennison’s ability to take two different elements and combine them with a slight twist is an excellent example for all who seek to innovate and practice design thinking.

3 Things I Learned from the Short Life of Miro Rys

I confess I had never heard of soccer sensation Miro Rys until this article in the Wall Street Journal. However, I was struck by his story of talent, success and maturity. Tragically, he never saw his 21st birthday, but three things stood out to me about his brief life.

Is Your Definition of Entrepreneurship the Same as Gallup’s?

Is Your Definition of Entrepreneurship the Same as Gallup's?
According to “Entrepreneurial StrengthsFinder,” Gallup defines entrepreneurship as “the art of turning an idea into a customer.” I think Bezos, Ford and Drucker would probably agree. With technology changing how we work and live more rapidly than ever before, our need to harness entrepreneurial talent is urgent. Jim Clifton, Gallup Chairman, concisely presents the high stakes of getting our country’s entrepreneurial act ... Read More

College Football Season is Finally Here. What’s Your Home Field Advantage?

Saturday + Fall = College Football Bring on the tailgating, rivalries and College GameDay. The bands, fight songs, and pre-game rituals. The undergrads and alumni, the old timers and the new generation. It’s football season. Fans can’t wait to cheer on their team at their home stadium. Every big play is magnified by the thunderous applause and support of the ... Read More

What do the double front somersault, Switch 720 and freestyle backflip have in common?

If you’re like me, any of these stunts would earn you a one-way ticket to six months in a full body cast, compliments of “questionable extreme sports decisions”. Instead, you watch in amazement as skilled platform divers, skiers and motocross champs perform incredible athletic feats of balance and precision. As Steven Kotler investigates in his book, “The Rise of the ... Read More

Is Your Life a Tinder Fire, a Campfire or a Bonfire?

Is Your Life a Tinder Fire, a Campfire or a Bonfire?
It’s been said that someone who doesn’t read might as well be illiterate—he’s no better off than the man who can’t. In the same way, neglecting your natural talents denies your friends, family, colleagues and, most importantly, yourself, from achieving your full potential. Let’s break this down.

How Much Time Do You Have Left?

Does this infographic startle you? An entire year in traffic? Six years of cooking, cleaning, and chores? And, the real mind-crusher: nine years watching TV, playing video games and surfing the Web. Ouch… Our limited time on earth is certainly filled with many “must do’s” like eating, sleeping, work. In education parlance these are our “core curriculum” courses. Gotta eat, gotta sleep ... Read More

Lionel Messi Exemplifies Strengths-based Teamwork for Argentina

Lionel Messi exemplifies Strengths-based Teamwork for Argentina
Today’s WSJ: Messi “Idle” 90% of the Time. What Gives? You might assume that Argentina’s Lionel Messi, one of the best football scorers in the world, has one of the highest “activity” rates of any player on the field–chasing down every pass and stray ball. However, there is more than meets the eye to Messi’s success. A study by The Journal of ... Read More