Two way streets are a funny thing. They are a cognitive assumption so ingrained into our natural understanding that we do not think of their malfunction. Cars blaze by each other on highways and interstates every day without much worry. Like referees in an NBA game, they do not demand much attention until something goes wrong. Then, after a car crosses the median late at night, their vulnerability can be gravely apparent.
Ben Horowitz Spittin’ Truth
For a techy, Ben Horowitz loves talking about his passion and love for hip hop. He also has had a few successful runs as a leader and businessman. Check out my review of his podcast from Stanford's Entrepreneurial Though Leaders series.
Engagement is a Lifestyle, NOT a Diet
The most profound words that were ever spoken, of course, came from my wife. Somehow, all wives are blessed with infinite wisdom and grace. It's funny how that works. But on a night shortly after we both committed to losing some unwanted L-B's (aka pounds), she spit me with some truth more powerful than a high and tight Kenny Powers fastball. "This isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle."
Engagement Defined
It becomes increasingly hard to achieve something when you are not exactly sure what it is. Fair? Most managers are given objectives without definition or even goals. This probably makes it pretty hard to achieve what executive leadership has sought out to accomplish in the first place. Keeping that in the forefront of my goal…Read more Engagement Defined
The Secret Sauce…Engagement
In my experience in the professional world, I have been afforded the opportunity to meet some cool people, visit some neat places, and hear some very smart people speak on ideas of motivation, leadership, and success. I have been lucky in this sense because many of the points of view have come from people across the nation and diverse backgrounds. The idea that is common to all of them, however, is simple. Engagement.
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