Entrepreneurs need a key group of people that get things done in a difficult or tumultuous environment. I personally have been blessed for over 10 years now to be working with the same group of key people that just have a way of getting things done no matter how many potholes or hazards are in
When we think about saving energy, what most often comes to mind are the constant reminders we’re given to turn lights off, shut down computers at night or unplug cell phone chargers because of the “phantom drain” of electricity they produce. But energy efficiency is a far more complex topic, as well as a most
On the first day of the new year, I was idly channel surfing across a broad spectrum of cable options when I stumbled on one called the “Speed Channel,” which was showing highlights of the Le Mans Cup and some unbelievable exhibitions of precision driving. Then I flipped to CBS, where the Chargers and Oakland
As someone who’s visited a good many cities, I must admit to having been quite favorably impressed by Charlotte, N.C. during my recent stay there. Sweet tea and southern hospitality were everywhere, but what most impressed me was the dynamic uptown business and restaurant district, with its successful blend of commercial and residential ambience. In
On Wednesday night I had the honor of attending the Children’s Defense Fund‘s New York “Beat the Odds” awards ceremony for five high school seniors who have done just that. It was an extremely well orchestrated affair, featuring a number of distinguished speakers like Harry Belafonte, Whoopi Goldberg and the organization’s president, Marian Wright Edelman.
A few years ago after giving a talk at Cornell University, I asked a group of students what they were doing to change the world. The answer was a collective shrug by almost everyone present, and when one girl remarked that she just felt overwhelmed, everyone pretty much agreed. This aimlessness really got to me,