The rise and fall of Howard Dean is a story that will have a unique place in election history. He had the money. He had the "organization." He had a fresh voice that had new ears listening to the political debate. Endorsements, polls, momentum, an enormous internet following. What is it that Dr. Dean didn't... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas, OK?
For some reason it's really getting to me this year. Increasingly it feels you're somehow not American if you commit the offense of saying, "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays". Case in point from this morning.... After facilitating a 3 hour session with a group of executives, I met the meeting planner to drop off... Continue Reading →
Life Lessons from a Taxi Driver
I'm in Philadelphia this week facilitating sessions at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and for CIGNA. On the taxi ride over to the university hospital this morning I had a most intriguing conversation with the driver. The rumpled clothing, uncombed hair, and 3 day beard growth completely betrayed the insights he related as he... Continue Reading →