New innovations in mobile and big data make this an exciting time for the world economy, especially for fast growth regions like China. A global survey of IT decision makers revealed that China is one of the four countries most ready to...Read More

Early in my management career, the HR department sent out a single-question survey which asked how satisfied we were with our jobs on a scale of 0 (very unsatisfied) to 4 (highly satisfied). To my surprise, my group had the lowest average score (2...Read More

Early in my management career, the HR department sent out a single-question survey which asked how satisfied we were with our jobs on a scale of 0 (very unsatisfied) to 4 (highly satisfied). To my surprise, my group had the lowest average score (2...Read More

Every time you purchase a painting, use a hand-made serving bowl, attend a live musical performance, or watch a film, you are supporting a creative economy of artists, performers, and filmmakers that contribute to a more sustainable society. With...Read More

“It’s true I deceived you but I wasn’t lying.” The statement, spoken brazenly by a work colleague, momentarily floored me. I thought deception and lying were the same thing. A little bit of research suggests there may be a...Read More

“It’s true I deceived you but I wasn’t lying.” The statement, spoken brazenly by a work colleague, momentarily floored me. I thought deception and lying were the same thing. A little bit of research suggests there may be a...Read More

Though Madison Avenue largely forgets seniors in general, they are now a demographic grossly overlooked on social media.  Those 65 years and older are changing: they are living longer, are more active, and becoming increasingly...Read More

The Industrial Age reinvented productivity. The Information Age reinvented communication. Now man and machine are coming together and it’s even bigger than the Internet. What is it? The Internet of Things! The Internet of Things connects...Read More

The Industrial Age reinvented productivity. The Information Age reinvented communication. Now man and machine are coming together and it’s even bigger than the Internet. What is it? The Internet of Things! The Internet of Things connects...Read More

When it comes to sports and analytics, I see two main slices of the pie: the game where it all happens and the operation that supports the organization. There is a lot written about the former; however, the latter may be overlooked because of...Read More