Speaker Blog Posts

Those of us who seek – and study – human creativity are besieged with overused tropes. “Think outside the box” and “color outside the lines” are right up there in the cliché Hall of Fame. But I recently stumbled on a Japanese word: Datsuzoku.

Has it only been two years? In that time, we have changed the way we meet, the way we communicate, our work culture and in the process our work mindsets. The whirlwind brought to us by a small viral particle has changed us as leaders and employees.

The industrial manufacturing sector has always been coined the “backbone” of the US and the world. Whether it is supplying the population with goods or building integral pieces for lifesaving medical equipment, manufacturing is omnipresent in many ways.

I love the Batman movies. My favorite is still the 1989 release starring Michael Keaton. The one that started it all for the modern-day big-screen Batman franchise. As a young man whose life was in shambles, I remember being inspired by the Batman character.

It hits you as soon as you wake up. The world is in messy disorder and it’s seeping relentlessly into your daily life. How can you maintain some sense of equilibrium so that you can manage your work, personal life, and health without feeling overburdened?

While waiting for the storm to pass, the all-clear to be given, and the right to return to our rooms to be granted, I was reminded of the powerful, unmistakable sounds many report as a tornado approaches and after it departs. Let me explain.

Facebook has certainly been taking its lumps lately. Meta, its parent, announced recently the social media powerhouse saw a drop in its active daily users for the first time in its history. Its core app faces challenges from dozens of other social media competitors.

There have been 3 major energy regulatory developments over the last month which will impact every business in the United States. From food containers to home heating to cars, consumers and businesses alike will see increased costs.

Imagine that a loved one is on the operating table in a life-or-death situation. You and your family gather in the waiting room waiting with bated breath for the doctor to communicate the results of this life-saving procedure.

Let’s go back to physics class for just a moment. Isaac Newton’s third law of motion states, “For every action in nature, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” I admit to struggling in physics, but this was one principle I understood.

We often do not consider how seemingly insignificant choices lead to habits that have long-term consequences. How we choose to spend our mental energy and physical time impacts us and those around us. Lots of little decisions add up and create outcomes.

The world has marveled at the conviction, clarity, and charisma of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky. He has demonstrated many of the virtues of a true servant leader. He clearly understands his role. “I am the CEO of a country,” he said, “elected to serve the people.”