The Critics Say…? Well, What Do The Critics Play?

Branford Marsalis took his share of heat over the years. Whether it was pushing the boarders of jazz with his modern work, or breaking perceived boundaries altogether and moving into hip-hop, not everyone has been a fan of everything he’s done. In an interview with Questlove (on the Questlove Supreme podcast) Branford was asked about … Continue reading The Critics Say…? Well, What Do The Critics Play?

Before The Trip And Before The Project: Destination Planning And Route Planning

When we are trying to help people reach a goal or meet an objective, it can help to differentiate between destination planning and route planning. Destination planning can be done with a paper map. We are in one place and the destination is in another. Route planning can be done and then modified on our … Continue reading Before The Trip And Before The Project: Destination Planning And Route Planning

Podcast Of The Week: Psychology, Money, And What It Means To Be A Writer With Morgan Housel

Well, I really slipped on my podcast consumption this week… but! Morgan Housel with Barry Ritholtz on the Masters in Business podcast was not to be missed. Housel talks about his new book (The Psychology of Money, out now), why learning to think outside the box helps you work better inside the box, and how … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Psychology, Money, And What It Means To Be A Writer With Morgan Housel

Charlie Songhurst’s Success Strategy: Stay Alive And Get Good

Charlie Songhurst knows a thing or two about survival. He came out of college already a business founder, did corporate strategy at Microsoft with a focus on partnerships and acquisitions (including Yahoo and Skype), and continues to invest and consult today. He’s had plenty of experience with winners and losers in his career so far. … Continue reading Charlie Songhurst’s Success Strategy: Stay Alive And Get Good

Podcast Of The Week: Toilet Paper Shortages! 3 Fascinating Podcasts About Supply Chains

I’ve got a fascination with supply chains and how stuff actually gets made. Here are three entry points to help think through how COVID-19 is messing with how the world makes stuff (and therefore how we all buy stuff!) at three different levels. We’ll start with novice, move to tell-me-more, and end on excited-nerd level. … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Toilet Paper Shortages! 3 Fascinating Podcasts About Supply Chains

Having Confidence And Certainty (When The World Is In Short Supply)

It’s a terrible feeling to feel helpless when we’re supposed to be helping others. Anyone who has dealt with a sick kid knows the feeling all too well. It’s uniquely tough in our professional lives too, when something we can’t control is impacting things we’re in charge of taking care of. I look at the … Continue reading Having Confidence And Certainty (When The World Is In Short Supply)