When I present one of my book synopsis presentations, I like to read some of the key quotes from the book and then ask folks to “turn to the person next to you and tell them which quote most resonated with you.”  It always sparks some lively and useful conversations. Here’s the next step – [.]. Randy's blog entries execution how to read a book MORE >>

The former Governor of Louisiana finds true love : "People who don't know me don't know what a wonderful, pleasant, modest fellow I am," Edwards said when asked how a man his age managed to land a much-younger wife. HT: Rick Miller MORE >>

Here’s a recent post by the folks the Drucker Exchange (the Dx) that hosts an ongoing conversation about bettering society through effective management and responsible leadership. MORE >>

Sir Joseph Blaine, a heavy, yellow-faced man in a suit of grey clothes and a flannel waistcoat, walked down St. James's Street, across the park, and so to the Admiralty, which he entered from behind, opening the private door with a key and making his way to the large, shabby room in which he had his official being. MORE >>

Steve Jobs once said, “ Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower ”. It made me think that success in any endeavour today depends on our ability to create new things, embrace new ideas, experiment, risk… and change.   There is a huge role for leadership in creating and living a culture that values innovation.  They expect it.  MORE >>