"The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any- price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life." Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919), from a letter dated Jan. 10, 1917.I first came across this quote in a children's magazine that focused on the remarkable life of Teddy Roosevelt. The quote... Continue Reading →
Leaky Decisons: Illusions that Led to the Great Chicago Flood Crisis
Our Lipstick on a Pig keynote is based on an insightful quote by Jerry Weinberg: "It may look like a crisis, but it's only the end of an illusion."For those of us who have a passion for getting things done, delivering projects, and leading people, there are powerful lessons to be learned by exploring the... Continue Reading →
Leadership Musings on the Olympic Opening Ceremony
Our family had some quality time in front of the tube this weekend, watching the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. I always enjoy the creativity of the opening ceremonies, often being somewhere between fascinated and bewildered, depending on the year and the wackiness of the production.I have to think Italy could have done better... Continue Reading →
