I love business. And it transcends setbacks. I’ve had my wins. I’ve had my losses. And I can certainly say I’ve had my thrashings. Nonetheless, I love business. To me, business isn’t about greed or…;
Monthly Archives For April 2008
Article of Interest: Obama Touts Wind Power
Take a look at this article taken from the Orlando Sentinel on President Obama’s Earth Day talk in Newton, Iowa. The venue was once a giant Maytag appliance factory which now houses a wind energy company….;
At risk, now more than ever
I have contended at various times and in various talks over the years that there are three great democratizers in any society: a democratic constitution; a free enterprise system; and equal access to quality education….;
Charlton Heston: The towering actor who parted the Red Sea
Charlton Heston was an icon in our lifetime. This obituary captures the substantial tone of his influence on a half century of viewers all the way from my grandparents to my teenage son. Enjoy the…;
Three Tenors Inspire Three Tenets of Success
I’m listening to an album of The Three Tenors. You may remember them. Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras in Madison Square Garden singing to opera buffs as well as general admirers of their immense talent. On…;
Hotels in the sand
“I’m building a hotel, Daddy. A big hotel!” And so it was. I wondered why it wasn’t a sandcastle at the edge of the water. But no. It was a hotel. “What do you do…;
Executive Communication
I’ve had lots of opportunities, over the years, to evaluate executive communication (communication by someone in a executive capacity) and the executives themselves as they are communicating. Let me share some observations. Executive communication almost…;
Celebration of Life
We had mom’s 80th birthday party last night. It was a wonderful affair. Since we’ve lived in the Orlando area for some 30 years, it gave us all the opportunity to bring together mom’s friends,…;
Article of Interest: Identity Politics
As I’ve published in the past, Kathleen Parker (Orlando Sentinel) continues to have challenges with limitations on the right of free speech on behalf of what could only be considered “political correctness.” In this particular…;
Article of Interest: Conservatism’s civil voice
The following editorial on the passing of William F. Buckley was published in today’s USA Today. It reminded us all as to how far we have come in the tone of political debate from the…;