Great [title](http://www.copyblogger.com/kill-your-good-ideas/) that seems a little harsh. Well, as with all good titles, it sucked me in. Turns out it's not about killing at all (you saw that coming I bet) but caring about what you do and having passion for it. This is my … [Read more...]
Topic #1: What Is Business Anyway?
##Talking Points## * An organization consisting of one or more people providing goods or services for the benefit of customers and the community * Groups of organizations that produce or sell similar goods or services * The transitions that enable producers to sell to … [Read more...]
The Daily MBA Series Introduction
For me, learning is a series of small steps. Each one, a fragment of the whole. The whole, the sum of the fragments. That’s the way the The Daily MBA™ series will approach each topic. Small, incremental steps leading toward a layered knowledge. The Daily MBA™ series is designed … [Read more...]
David Silverman: What Your Suit Says About You
David has hit a hot button of mine on [suits](http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/silverman/2009/09/what-does-a-suit-say-about-you.html). A suit is the sign of oppression when required to be taken seriously. Clearly, there are appropriate times one must wear one but just because you … [Read more...]
Checklist Robots
Checklists are essential for any complex process. They remind us of the proper sequence to perform tasks. Too often, checklists are used inappropriately by individuals that blindly follow them without thinking. For shutting down a nuclear reactor or pre-flighting a plane, that … [Read more...]