Seeking the “wisdom of crowds” is quite popular right now, and I’ve always believed in scanning the room to get the “sense of the group.” I’m also a big proponent of the value of teamwork... Continue reading
I resisted Twitter for a long time. 140 characters about, uh, lunch? Still, I do enjoy clever, and I appreciate good information -- and I certainly have opinions I can share. So after entering the... Continue reading
Randy Newman pointed it out: The producers of this year’s Academy Awards show instructed the presenters and nominees about the behavior necessary to ensure a “good television” experience for the viewers, but once the award... Continue reading
Since the Super Bowl I’ve been thinking a lot about Coach Mike Tomlin. Football is not my sport (people knocking each other down on purpose?!?), so I’ve never been that interested in the Super Bowl,... Continue reading
Another flight, another aisle seat. We’re on time, the middle seat is empty, and I’m happily organizing myself for a week with my lovely client in Southern California, anticipating blue skies and pleasantly crisp mornings... Continue reading
Last week, my family decided to try dinner at a local place that had just evolved from a pizza joint to a restaurant. We'll have to wait and see how it survives -- in the... Continue reading
Every listener makes assumptions, and the risk of misinterpretation is always present. As speakers, we expect that listeners understand not just the words we’re saying, but our intent -- where we’re coming from and what... Continue reading
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