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Theory and Practice

My university was all about theory. Philosophy, political thought, literary criticism, dinosaurs and meteors. I even read Derrida. My brain was filled with ideas, but I couldn’t do anything. Or so I thought. There’s wisdom in theory. Of course, I quickly...

What Socrates, a Better Foot, and the DNA of Music Have in Common

Independent Thinking, Reviews

Socrates would have been a great mentor. (No, I haven’t pivoted this blog from business to philosophy, so bear with me.) Want to propel your business forward? Then you can’t beat the Socratic method. Wikipedia defines it as “a form of inquiry and discussion between...

Why Wearable Tech Is Not a Game Changer

innovation, Technology

According to Mashable, the hot items at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) included a computer-in-a-watch and a wristband that measures sun exposure. Engadget put on its CES “best of” list a wristband that tracks your activity and reminds you to work out. As...

How to Think Like a Rock Star

Business, Marketing/PR, Reviews, Social Business

It’s always amazing to watch companies spend the bulk of their efforts trying to attract new customers. Great introductory offer! First month of service free! Balloons for the kids! Once they’ve made the sale, however, the love ends–and many of the...

Nike CEO on Training Athletes & Nurturing Employees

Business, innovation

There’s a long, fascinating profile of Nike CEO Mark Parker in Fast Company. The article talks about Parker’s bio, corporate culture, and where’s he’s taking the company and how. One line about his management style really stood out: [Bill]...

Theory and Practice

What Socrates, a Better Foot, and the DNA of Music Have in Common

Why Wearable Tech Is Not a Game Changer

Nike CEO on Training Athletes & Nurturing Employees

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