If you haven’t yet done so, read the NYTimes interview with Phil Libin, the CEO of Evernote. Phil’s focus on value, rather than form, eliminates waste, shows respect for people, and leads to better results. For example, there are no … Continue reading
“We never should’ve put this [story] on the air. In the end, this was our mistake. We’re horrified to have let something like this onto public radio.” These are the words of Ira Glass of This American Life, who on … Continue reading
My friend Eric works in his company’s internal consulting group. A big part of his job is preparing Powerpoint decks and presenting them to senior management. This is how the process currently works: the Senior VP of a group — … Continue reading
My friend Elizabeth has what seems to be an enviable job. She’s the head of global product development for a cool consumer products company. You can see her company’s logo all over the streets of New York and the trails … Continue reading
How much do you about what’s really going on at the front lines of your company? I was talking to a retired physician the other night, and he told me a story that sums up how a lack of knowledge can … Continue reading