“Wishing it could plug a leak as easily as deleting a tweet.” ~ The Economist Last week, Twitter fell victim to its own service. Its first-quarter earnings were accidentally published half an…
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Reading Differently
After the Germanwings crash and Nepal earthquake, a former journalist tracked the news on his smartphone. It was more than a desire to know the latest developments. It was a basic question…
Liability & Emotion
Want to alter perception? Aim for the heart, not the head. Where does liability end? Is it a strict matter of law, or of what the public perceives as right and wrong?…
Making Your Own Luck
Many truisms are passed from one generation to the next. Simple rules designed to guide you through life smoothly. One stands out as especially true in any phase of life and business:…
Altruism or Calculation?
Want to know the truth? Your perception is reality. Look from afar, and it seems corporate management is becoming sensitive to social issues. But think about it for a few moments, and…
Mama Always Says …
Believe media frenzy will blow over? When pigs fly. You’ve heard them all your life. Nostrums. Doesn’t matter that they’re often untrue. They’re easy-to-remember rules that make large chunks of life seem…
How’d This Mess Happen?
You hear the same questions every day, from non-profits and companies: Where’d all the money go? You mean those laws apply to us, too? Can she really sue us for harassment? It…
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Reacting slowly in a crisis feels like water torture. There are scandals you survive, and scandals you don’t. Deal with it quickly, and you have the best chance of putting it behind…
Short Gain, Long Value
Winning a fight is nice. Winning the war is better. Mutual fund guru John Bogle leaves no doubt where he stands — in the same spot as investor Warren Buffett: Chasing short-term…
Life of Its Own
Shift the tone of a story before it takes on a life of its own. Once a story is embraced, it’s hard to shake. Even if evidence proves otherwise. Take the outbreak…