We cannot afford NOT to spend the money

There seems to be a thick fog of delusion obscuring rational conversation on the topic of government spending. Every day I hear another rant or read yet another article by one pundit or another about how we cannot afford to fight the battles that President Obama is waging. Just this morning, I read an article [...]

#twitter bullshit math?

I have been twittering for a year or so and something is starting to bother me about the math.
First, consider my use:

Have experimented with posting rambling updates on my food intake, following the rich and famous, and forwarding intriguing nuggets of news or [...]

Listening isn’t about getting information. It’s about building confidence.

Listening is by far the most important skill for a leader to hone. Have you ever seen a leader who seems unflappable and remains calm in even the most chaotic circumstances? Watch that person closely and you will see the secret to this cool demeanor—focused listening. As a leader, you need to pay attention to [...]

When should you be like Moses, Trump, or Socrates?

Since your primary purpose as a leader is to inspire and motivate a group into sustained action toward a common goal, how do you get people to agree on a common goal? You can certainly impose your will and authority and declare the goals for your organization. Many leaders have done so, with some success. [...]