Ramblings From a Glass Half Full
These past few days my wife and I have been in Jackson, Wyoming and the ultra-fantastic Grand Teton National Park. I only reserve “ultra fantastic” for that place, and that place only, because of its awesome scenic beauty and uncanny ability to uplift the human spirit (particularly mine). This place often brings me clarity on a …
“Do as I say, not as I do” Ever hear that one before? It’s a classic retort for a leader who can’t walk the walk. And in an old world where words trumped action, this kind of autocratic, non self-accountable rule could still get results. But it’s not that kind of world anymore. Our actions in this digital …
Yesterday I visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York City. As a lifelong musicologist it was quite a thrill to see all the exhibits and artifacts from many artists I grew up with and admired. There was also a special exhibit called “John Lennon: The New York City Years” that was …
Recently I read a very interesting book by Timothy Keiningham and Lerzan Aksoy entitled “Why Loyalty Matters”. They make the claim, supported by what they call “the most comprehensive study of loyalty ever conducted”, that “when it comes to business success, satisfaction in our relationships and even overall happiness, loyalty is essential”. But here’s the rub …
As the title of this blog attests, I am a daily practitioner of “Half-Fullism” – dealing with the literal world in a favorable way. It’s a philosophy that keeps me properly grounded, generally happy, and most importantly – sane. There are 5 keys to keeping that glass half-full. I had originally published these keys in …
“That’s what capitalists do”. I was scanning the business pages of the NY Times yesterday when I read a column by Joe Nocera about the recent government bank bailout. It questioned whether those banks, in the wake of their rescue, have a responsibility to “do what’s right for the country” and in essence be “kinder, gentler …
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