Sam Zell: Chairman Of Everything, CEO Of Nothing

This Sam Zell quote really has wormed its way into my head,  I often say I’m chairman of everything and the CEO of nothing. I stick to what I’m good at - vision, direction, strategy. That’s where I add the most value. I spend almost my entire day listening to other people. I ask questions, … Continue reading Sam Zell: Chairman Of Everything, CEO Of Nothing

Sunday Music: Tina Turner And The Stones

In 1966 the Rolling Stones took Tina Turner on the road in England. In 1969, they hit the states.  Here’s her and Ike doing, “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” from the Gimme Shelter movie, which captures the period.  But let’s be real. It’s just Tina in this clip. She melted all of them.   … Continue reading Sunday Music: Tina Turner And The Stones

Podcast Of The Week: Indre Viskontas’ Oliver Sacks Audiobook

Indre Viskontas, everyone’s favorite opera singing neurologist, did an audiobook series on the life and work of Oliver Sacks.  It’s called Radiant Minds: The World of Oliver Sacks and it’s brilliant.  Listen to each chapter like a podcast. It's presented this way (and it works really well). If you're unfamiliar with Sacks, think of a real … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Indre Viskontas’ Oliver Sacks Audiobook

People Will Do Anything For Those Who…

A Blair Warren quote on persuasion: People will do anything for those who encourage their dreams, justify their failures, allay their fears, confirm their suspicion, and help them throw rocks at their enemies.  I’ll reformat this, because it’s a useful framework before you ask someone to do something (and an extremely useful framework before you … Continue reading People Will Do Anything For Those Who…

How Mic Jagger Answered, “Who’s Better, You Or The Beatles”

Irish TV, 1965, the reporter asks Mic Jagger, “How do you compare your group with the Beatles?” Watch the video and hear Mic’s “diplomatic” take, It’s a massive lesson in why “different” beats “better” (that’s for you marketing/brand people).  h/t Cole Shafer for sharing, who summarized it well in an older blog post with: “you … Continue reading How Mic Jagger Answered, “Who’s Better, You Or The Beatles”