How Steve Jobs turned his biggest problem into his biggest opportunity

Steve Jobs was an imperfect human being like the rest of us. But during his short life he managed to achieve more of the things that mattered most to him Continue Reading →
Tools for Leadership in Times of Change
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Steve Jobs was an imperfect human being like the rest of us. But during his short life he managed to achieve more of the things that mattered most to him Continue Reading →
Benjamin Franklin was a successful inventor, printer, author, scientist, postmaster, humorist, civic activist, statesman, diplomat, and politician. He was also a Founding Father of the United States. Like the rest Continue Reading →
Ten years ago the challenges you face today would probably not have arisen for you: you were likely in a different role and you probably didn’t have the skills or experience Continue Reading →
Ten years ago the challenges you face today would probably not have arisen for you. You were likely in a different role and you probably didn’t have the skills or Continue Reading →
A new study from Stanford Business School tells us something we probably already know: when people can’t predict what is going to happen they tend to become more cautious. Researchers Continue Reading →
We’ve seen that problems contain opportunities and we know that finding these opportunities will bring us more of the inspiration that is so important in this time of change. We also Continue Reading →
A few years ago I found myself not only grieving the death of my father but also recovering from cancer and dealing with a whole bunch of other problems that Continue Reading →
Not every tricky situation we face will lead us to a world-changing innovation like penicillin, Amazon, or Uber. But simply treating our problems as if they contain opportunities will always Continue Reading →
When so much around us is changing so fast, it is more important than ever to maintain our morale, stay focused on what matters most, become better at spotting the Continue Reading →
There was once a farmer in ancient China who owned a horse. “You are so lucky!” his neighbours told him, “to have a horse to pull the cart for you!” Continue Reading →