Thoughts

2014 — Goals and Resolutions

Every year it gets closer and closer: the future. And what are you doing to make it a better place? Have you…

The Power of Words

We all know that it is important to choose your words wisely in the business world. Below are a few of the more important word choices you can make. I bookmarked this a few years ago and thought I would share it.

Think about these two words: spend and invest. Would you…

Robert Gates is at least realistic about WikiLeaks

Robert Gates is the Defense Secretary. He was appointed under Bush and retained by Obama. Perhaps because he is not an elected official, and does not have to worry about re-election, he can offer honest assessment of the real threat wikileaks…

It’s time for celebrity teachers?

In the US we have celebrity trainers, celebrity cooks, athletes, song writers, scientists, CEOs, politicians, zoo keepers, mechanics, comedians, and ballon-boy. But where are the celebrity teachers? When a preacher is really good they build a mega-church and broadcast…

Science Question: If the universe is expanding at an accelerating pace — is gravity’s effect on time the culprit?

I have been watching the debate about dark energy as a possible explanation of what is causing the universe to expand faster and faster…

Speaking English in Business (aka Getting things done in English)

Most of the work I do is related in some way to communication. I take it seriously enough that it actually hurts me when I am misunderstood. The potential for misunderstanding is magnified on large international…

Where were you during the internet gold rush?

I have a birthday that falls within days of the new year. This means I get hit with 2 wake-up calls at once. Another year to look back and reflect on then WHAM! I’m another year older.

V is for Vader — Rewriting the Star Wars Prequels