Featured Posts

1. 

   The Path to Infinite Happiness

   What would you do for a friend?  Chances are, if you're like most of us, you would do almost anything to help a friend.  Although much has been written about the "me" culture that seems to define this generation, Harvard Business School associate professor, Michael Norton, has actually discovered that our sense of happiness is infinitely greater when it involves helping others.  I learned a powerful habit, called "DOT - Do One Thing"  from Saatchi & Saatchi CEO Kevin Roberts, that I've applied to helping people.  Each day, the highlight of my day always seems to be the one thing I did to help someone get ahead in life.  I wonder what the net effect would be if more of us did that?  Here's Michael perspective on the link between giving and happiness.....

   Access Michael Norton Interview
2. 

   The power of the unconscious mind

   The greatest professional athletes win the game in their head way before they step onto the field.  They use a very focused visualization technique that trains their unconscious mind to react automatically when certain situations are triggered.  To these ultra elite athletes,  their mind is their greatest competitive advantage and often is the difference between winning and losing.   To understand the power of the unconscious mind, is to unlock a treasure chest of experiences that will shape every aspect of our life.  In Leonard Mlodinow's latest work - Subliminal:  How Your Unconscious Mind rules Your Behavior - It's clear that when we understand how our mind works, our view of ourselves and the world around us will change.  Here's how.....

   Access Dr. Leonard Mlodinow Interview
3. 

   The questions that spark innovation

   Innovation is a big mystery to many of us.  As we marvel at the genius of great innovators, we tend to discount our own abilities to be innovative.  After reading former Hewlett-Packard CTO, Phil Mckinney 's book - Beyond the Obvious - I validated my belief that we're all innovators.  What seems to separate the likes of  Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates from the rest of us is a courage to challenge current assumptions.  These pioneers thrive by asking key questions that aim to simplify and better the lives of their customers.  For nine years at HP, Phil did just that.  Here's a glimpse at how he did it.....

    

   Access Phil McKinney Interview
4. 

   Entrepreneurs are business owners

   Later this month, Mark Zuckerberg will be amongst the wealthiest people in the world as a result of the anticipated Facebook IPO, the company he founded.  Despite his youth and apparent inexperience, Mark has build a once in a generation company that has changed, forever how we connect and communicate with our friends and favorite brands.  Mark's success is no accident.  Although he's a first time entrepreneur, Mark's business IQ rivals the greats of our time.  From his Harvard dorm room, his vision was inspiring then, and continues to grow today.  He's a giant portrait of what Entrepreneur Magazine, Mikal Belicove, calls the 6 essential components of business success.  Here's how you, too can follow the formula.....

    

   Access Mikal Belicove Interview