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A Year in Review…and a Hint at What's Next

You're Not the Boss of Me

I wrote Unlocking the Energy – Another Job for Leaders because I was thinking about what it actually takes for people to unlock hidden reservoirs of energy from others and have them use it willingly in the accomplishment of great work. Managing & Leading…Lessons from Gilbert & Sullivan was really fun to write.

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How Smart Cities Save Money (and the Planet)

Harvard Business Review

More people means increased consumption of valuable resources such as water and energy, and further burdening already aging and stressed infrastructure. Fortunately, advancements in computer, sensor, and networking technology over the past few years are now providing a new lease on life for aging physical infrastructure.

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Three Year-End Innovation Takeaways from Asia

Harvard Business Review

I've also had the chance to experience the world of venture capital investing through the small fund that our team in Singapore manages on behalf of the Singapore government. Silicon Valley remains the global hot spot of innovation, and America continues to churn out innovative companies like Groupon and Bloom Energy.