Is postponing an NFL game (between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings) just because of the threat of snow a sign that, as Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell believes, that "We're becoming a nation of wussies."
No matter how carefully you plan your goals they will never be more that pipe dreams unless you pursue them with gusto. --- W. Clement Stone
Monday, December 27, 2010
Are We Becoming "A Nation of Wussies"?: Pennsylvania Ed Rendell Says Postponed Eagles-Vikings Game Says a Lot About Us
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Big Ideas 101: MIT's Eric von Hippel on Open Innovation & LEGO Mindstorms
MIT's Eric von Hippel has some very interesting ideas for executives and managers to think about as he talks about the lessons to be learned from "Open Innovation & LEGO Mindstorms." No, there not just for kids, and LEGO is seeing interest in its product explode, with users devoted to the product - and to making it better. Watch below and comment here on the blog:
David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University
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Big Ideas 101: Magician Andy Cohen on Innovation & Leadership
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Magic and business - you and I many not always think of them in the same breath. However, magician Andy Cohen has some very interesting and provocative ideas on innovation and leadership, and he presents them in a very entertaining manner in this brief video. Watch below and comment here on the blog:
David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University
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Magic and business - you and I many not always think of them in the same breath. However, magician Andy Cohen has some very interesting and provocative ideas on innovation and leadership, and he presents them in a very entertaining manner in this brief video. Watch below and comment here on the blog:
David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University
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Big Ideas 101: John Maeda on the Laws of Simplicity for Design and Business
Here's a great, four minute look at the ideas of John Maeda, author of The Laws of Simplicity. I think you will find he has some very interesting and provocative ideas on the intersection of design, art, business, and science. Watch below and comment here on the blog:
David
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Big Ideas 101: Jim McDowell on Mini - The Anti-Luxury Brand
This is a lecture given by Jim McDowell, the CEO of Mini. It is entitled, "The Anti-Luxury Brand," and I think you will find he has some very interesting and provocative ideas on building a brand - and building a community as well. Watch below and comment here on the blog:
David
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