Leadership, by definition, is transformational. It has to transform the present into the future. That can only be done when the leader has a clear vision of what the future holds. Original writing date:…;
On Life
Viewing the Horizon
Pay attention to the horizon, but always look in the rearview mirror. Every adult drives a car. And there are some fundamental rules of driving that car we all take for granted. No driver would…;
Fragments – Assets
The concept of “empowerment initiatives” and a “free market opportunity society.” The issue is to promote ownership of assets and the wherewithal to be able to create those assets. Original writing date: April 18,…;
A-D-D — of the spirit
As I was thinking about a message to bring in the New Year, I happened to remember an article I came across a couple weeks ago in USA Today. It indicated that ADD has reached…;
Fragments – Celebration
My sense of it is that the concept of celebration, regardless of whether it’s in art, music, wine, women, or whatever is cardinal to everything we do. As a matter of fact, it is even…;
Fragment – Disney
The objective has shifted substantially. At this point, I continue to work towards building the company not for myself, but for the legacy that my kids have the ability to be able to take over…;
Fragments -Cosmological Ontogeny
In a sense, what is happening at the universal level is what happens with the development of an embryo. The embryo develops from its initial egg all the way through to a final organism. And…;
You Can’t Escape Yourself in the Mirror, Daddy!
It started innocently enough. As I was about to take a shower, I saw my little seven year old playing a “007” with himself in the mirror. He had arms extended, shooting at himself in…;
America’s Five Generations: Why Each Mindset is Unique
The Senior Generation (1915-35)• Mindset: High work ethic, strong brand loyalty, and eagerness to save for the future. The Forgotten Generation (1936-45)• Mindset: High work ethic, strong independence. The Baby Boomers (1946-64)• Mindset: Rebellious against convention, beginning with…;
Fragments – Warriors
What transforms a missionary into a warrior? Three things: (1) service; (2) passion; (3) commitment. Original writing date: December 5, 2006 A leader can never operate out of fear! Original writing date: November 10,…;