On the recommendation of a colleague, I recently started listening to Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History Podcast – specifically, his Blueprint for Armageddon series about World War One. Since I started the series last week, I’ve been pretty hooked. Dan Carlin
Learning Something New
Ever since my son was born last September, I’ve been (very slowly) teaching myself how to play the guitar. Thanks to a busy schedule at work and home, my repertoire so far consists of two Cat Stevens songs that both
The Balance of Facts vs. Opinion
In discussing President Trump’s recent immigration ban with friends and coworkers many have mentioned the notion that we’ve entered a “post fact” or “post truth” era. There is even a new Wikipedia page (created just last summer) to explain
Immigration Ban
I started writing this post last week, but I was unable to finish it. In some ways, I’m really at a loss for words. Like many of you, I’m terribly offended and troubled by President Trump’s executive order banning refugees
Lincoln’s Boys: A Topical Retrospective of a Divided Nation
This weekend I finished reading Dr. Joshua Zeitz’ book Lincoln’s Boys: John Hay, John Nicolay, and the War for Lincoln’s Image. First let me say, the book is incredible. It’s detailed, well researched, and beautifully written. It’s also remarkably timely.
In Waze We Trust – a PM’s Perspective.
Since moving to the suburbs of New York a year and a half ago, we drive everywhere. Going to Boston to visit the in-laws? We drive. Going to Baltimore to see my family? We drive. Going to run errands on
The Turing Test of Marketing
Happy New Year and welcome to one of my favorite times of year – prediction season. What marvelous innovations will 2017 bring? This is exactly the question I was asking myself over the holidays. The answer came to me as
It’s Never Been a More Terrible Idea to Follow the Herd
“Best business practices.” The first time I herd this phrase was Sophomore year of college. I was in business class and we were seated in the round having a discussion about business strategy. I don’t remember the exact case, but
Business Books
I spend a good chunk of my free time reading business books. Whether it’s the classics like Christensen, MgGrath or Moore, or newer business books by the likes of Youngme Moon or Cal Newport – I love learning about different
A Letter to my Son About Prejudice
Like many others, the recent US presidential election and the subsequent increase in hate crimes have been very troubling to me. As a new father, there are so many things I want to explain to my son. I want to