Charles Kettering (1876-1958), an American inventor who among other things was responsible for the electric self-starter in automobiles, once said, “A problem well stated is a problem half solved.” In other words, if you ask the right question, your chances of finding the right answer increase. At the end of a tumultuous year, we still … Read more
One of my favorite scenes from the original 1984 Ghostbusters is when the boys are called into the office of New York mayor Lenny Clotch (David Margulies) to explain the appearance of specters throughout the city. In the following dialogue, the Ghostbusters reveal the extent of these catastrophic supernatural events Dr. Peter Venkman: This city is … Read more
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. While the above quote is often attributed to Albert Einstein, this is not the case. It is officially credited to “Anonymous.” But its origins do not matter. Regardless of source, it still makes sense and deserves our attention. These words seemed particularly … Read more
One of the most valuable lessons I learned from working for other people was the importance of internal dissent, the right to challenge the strategies and tactics employed to reach the organization’s goal. But that was just half the exercise. Effective dissent requires more than identifying what one dislikes, but also offering an alternative. … Read more
For months, I have been urging readers to have faith in Robert Mueller and his team as they pursue the truth about Russian interference in the 2016 election (documented) and possible, treasonous collaboration by the Trump campaign in this effort (growing evidence). Yet, Donald Trump, his lawyer and his surrogates continue to accuse the … Read more