Why Do We Fall
May 16, 2014 By
“Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion” Why do we fall? We fall to only know what we have not done, how far we have not gone, when perhaps we could have. When we know the reasons that led us to fall, only then we can prevent another fall again. Falling helps us also move forward in a […]
Lean Start Up
– Eric Ries
May 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Lean startup is a method for developing businesses and products first proposed in 2011 by Eric Ries. Based on his previous experience working in several U.S. startups, Ries claims that startups can shorten their product development cycles by adopting a combination of business-hypothesis-driven experimentation, iterative product releases, and what he calls “validated learning”. Ries’ overall claim is […]
There are no mistakes on the bandstand
– Stefon Harris
May 11, 2014 By
From TED.com What is a mistake? By talking through examples with his improvisational Jazz quartet, Stefon Harris walks us to a profound truth: many actions are perceived as mistakes only because we don’t react to them appropriately. Stefon Harris plays the vibraphone — and leads a jazz ensemble with a collaborative sound built on collective inspiration. […]
Who Moved My Cheese?
– Spencer Johnson
May 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life, published on September 8, 1998, is a motivational book by Spencer Johnson written in the style of a parable or business fable. The text describes change in one’s work and life, and four typical reactions to said change by two mice and two “littlepeople”, during their […]
Leadership Is an Art
– Max De Pree
May 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Max Depree has made himself known in the business world as the chairman and CEO of Herman Miller, Inc. The record of this company is quite impressive. This company was named by Fortune magazine in 1989 as one of the ten best innovative and managed companies. One of the major strengths of the company presented […]
Why me??? TRY ME!
May 4, 2014 By
When Life puts you in difficult situations, don’t say “why me?” Pull yourself up, push your chest out, keep your head high, And say, “C’mon Life….TRY ME!”
CLEAN – Dr. Alejandro Junger
April 29, 2014 By
How many of us can honestly say we do not suffer from at least one of the following: Colds or viruses each year Allergies or hay fever Extra pounds that won’t come off Restless nights Recurrent indigestion, constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome Itchy skin, acne, or any other troubling skin condition Depression, anxiety, or frequent […]
Success is a continuous journey
– Richard St. John
April 25, 2014 By
From TED.com In his typically candid style, Richard St. John reminds us that success is not a one-way street, but a constant journey. He uses the story of his business’ rise and fall to illustrate a valuable lesson — when we stop trying, we fail. A self-described average guy who found success doing what he loved, […]
Bill Gates
April 24, 2014 By
[ PROFILES – ICONS ] an ongoing series on inspiring leaders “I failed in some subjects in exam, but my friend passed in all. Now he is an engineer in Microsoft and I am the owner of Microsoft.” Bill Gates is one of the best-known entrepreneurs of the personal computer revolution. William Henry “Bill” Gates III (born […]
