Wired Magazine had a story in their June 2010 issue (Cognitive Surplus: The Great Spare-Time Revolution) that delved into the most effective ways to motivate workers in the 21st century. They rounded up Daniel Pink, a Wired contributing editor and author of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us… more »
Henery Hawk & the Spirit of Cooperation…
July 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite characters from the old Warner Brothers cartoons is Henery Hawk. I like how he is so feisty and determined. This particular cartoon shows how cooperating can help you achieve your goal. ###
Mad Men & the Virtual Water Cooler
July 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
It has been a while since a television program has triggered the equivalent of “water cooler” conversation. Today, the discussions are happening online. The rallying point is the beginning of the fourth season of AMC’s Mad Men. For those of you not hip to Mad Men, you can learn about… more »
The Wandering Mind: It’s a Good Thing…
July 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
An interesting story appeared in the Science section of the New York Times a short while back. John Tierney wrote about the virtues of a wandering (daydreaming) mind. Just to clarify, when you’re trying to accomplish one thing and lapse into “task-unrelated thoughts,” that’s mind wandering. His story included comments… more »
Buck’s Cafe Buzzes with Dealmaking Breakfasts…
July 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The San Jose Mercury News (MercuryNews.com) just did a story about how Buck’s cafe in Woodside, California is again buzzing with the sound of deals being made. “There is more activity on the venture capital front. There is renewed enthusiasm,” said Jamis MacNiven, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife,… more »
