If an Agile Enterprise is an intersection of five big ideas that can, and will, change the way we experience work (see January 7, 2013 blog on this topic), how do we begin the process? Many accomplished thinkers are addressing this question. For an ongoing review see The Drucker Society European Blog or Steve Denning. …

I decided to share excerpts of my first book, “Path for Greatness: Work as Spiritual Service” as a series for this year. I’ve shared this book with groups around the country and with professional associations to great reviews. I look forward to sharing the ideas from my book with you. To a wonderful new year …

George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, was asked who would he want to be (anyone in the course of history) if he could go back and do it all over again. His answer was that he would be the man he never was. The time is now to be the “best versions of ourselves,” as taught …

There’s no doubt that Pinterest has indeed emerged as one of the biggest social networking sites today. This is an amazing feat, considering that Pinterest is just a new comer, launched in 2010, brouging in dozens of benefits to businesses small and big alike.

When we struggle with performance of any kind, we often hear negative thoughts. I can’t do this…I am not good at this…I don’t like this…When we change our thoughts from NO to YES, we often experience profound shifts in thinking, feeling and performing. This is true of golf, fitness performance, and no doubt many other …

I saw an interesting article, the Best Kept Secrets of Successful Business People, but found many of its ideas fit anyone who seeks training success. And there is a purely selfish reason they are kept secret. However, the question for trainers is: Can you train someone to be successful? I have to answer: Not really. …

Trading emergency supplies for Facebook likes leaves the online store’s reputation battered We’ve seen many examples of organizations reaching out to help those affected by natural disasters via social media. After all, it’s a win-win situation – people get some assistance or much-needed donations and the organizations who lend a hand grab some great positive …

Impact of flu bigger than most realize Flu season is upon us, and it’s an ugly one this year. According to the latest reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7.3% of U.S. deaths last week were a result of the flu, slightly above the official epidemic threshold. What does this mean to …

Jackie Apodaca, an assistant professor at Southern Oregon University, writes in BACKSTAGE, “The Role of the Actor in Society Should Not Be Underestimated.” Theatre is a fine art and that is how she talks about it. I want to show how theatre (acting in particular) embodies some similar characteristics and applies as a practical art–and …

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