Bonus Banks – finally a longer term incentive
Business Week recently summarized a concept called a "bonus bank". In short, it is an incentive plan in which a significant portion of annual bonuses, perhaps 1/3, is set aside…
Best Business Books of 2008
Business Week just published their "Best Books of 2008", an annual ritual followed throughout the publishing industry. I have Snowball on my shelf, awaiting an opportunity to learn more about…
Wisdom of the Ages – Don’t Miss This!!
Some of you may be aware of the Wisdom Project, an effort produced in cooperation with Bishop Desmond Tutu. I had lost track of it and thanks to a colleague, was recently re-introduced to it.
The Wisdom Project has assembled an extraordinary international cast of voices from all walks of life to explore the concept of wisdom. Do yourself a favor and take a few moments to reflect upon this wondrous work by visiting The Wisdom Project.
In the words of renowned photographer, Andrews Zuckerman, here is the concept of the Wisdom Project. (more…)
Is Technology Making us Smarter or Stupider?
Recently, an erudite friend of mine referred me to the provocative article by Nicholas Carr in the Atlantic Monthly, Is Google Making Us Stupid?Since both of us are avid readers,…
The Game Changer
A recent book published by A.G Lafley, the CEO of Proctor & Gamble and Ram Charan, the globe-trotting uber consultant, called The Game Changer is all about the turnaround at…