Avoiding the Swamps
The compass is one of the greatest inventions of all time, and not just because of its practical applications. If you actually find yourself…
Changing Lives
Most of us experience days when we complete a project and feel pretty good about the results. There’s a sense of satisfaction that comes…
The Book(s) on Leadership
“There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.” ― Joseph Brodsky, Russian poet and essayist We’re reading a…
The Resourceful Rochefoucauld
You might have missed the news earlier this year about the death of Robert de La Rochefoucauld. The life of this Frenchman, however, is…
Outward Arrogance Masks Inner Desperation
I know I’m an Arkansas guy writing yet another opinion on Bobby Petrino, our now-former Razorbacks football coach, but I hope to provide a…
Good People Aren’t Lucky. They Are Gifted.
I just got back from one of the coolest events I’ve ever been to – The Fashion Institute of Technology Gala in New York.…
Revive Your Zombies
Stacy is dying a slow death in her company. Over a two-year period, she’s gone from completely excited and compelled by her career to…
Agile in Action
One of the most authentic people I know is also one of the most agile professionals I know. Donnie Smith fast-tracked his career at…
Great in Chaos
Jim Collin’s newest book, Great By Choice, presents several reasons why a few companies have thrived through uncertainty. Fortune Magazine’s October edition highlights the…
Recruiting and Hiring Advice
We owe veterans a debt of gratitude for their service to America, but that’s not why we should hire a veteran. We should hire…