I just finished watching the President's speech tonight and I liked it. I think the first part was a little weak, but toward the end it had some real substance. I don't know if it had much impact in student's lives overall, but I also don't think it hurt anything either. I loved the examples at the end regarding failure. Everyone is going to stumble at one point in their life, and you aren't always...
Clever Observations and Universal Truths The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow. Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail. If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense at all. Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water. How come it takes so...
I never enjoyed C++ in college, but I got through it. It will be interesting to see if our kids grow up learning programming methodology in our schools. Since technology is constantly changing, it would be tough to teach a child a programming language they could use after graduating, but if we taught students programming methodology it probably wouldn't hurt. If you have no idea what the comic means, it is a kid who wrote...
Insights into the innovation culture that keeps Google at the forefront of technology Google fosters creativity and collaboration among employees In the fast-paced world of technology, few companies have maintained their innovative edge as successfully as Google. From its humble beginnings as a search engine startup to becoming one of the world's most valuable companies, Google has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in technology and business. At the heart of Google's success lies...
How embracing failure drives innovation and breakthrough success There's something profoundly counterintuitive about celebrating failure. Our educational systems, career paths, and social norms often train us to avoid mistakes at all costs. Yet some of the world's most innovative organizations and individuals take a radically different approach—they view failure not as something to be feared, but as an essential component of breakthrough success. The video above offers fascinating insights into Honda's racing philosophy, where failure...
How one of America's largest electronics retailers is using video and dialogue to transform its corporate culture The impressive Best Buy Corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN - home to innovative corporate communication strategies I recently had the opportunity to attend the CMMA Professional Development Conference at Best Buy's corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The agenda for the events today were as follows: Keynote Dialogue: Video Fueling Culture. Brad Anderson, Vice-Chairman and CEO, Best Buy Fueling...