Failing Forward is a Vital Mindset for Us in a Down Economy

Monday, February 16th, 2009

“People we see as happy usually have a way to measure failure.” Failure was the topic at Ben Casnocha and Chris Yeh’s  junto I was unable to attend.  Another observation from that junto: “Introspection produces wisdom. Success doesn’t

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Two Ways to Collaborate to Bring the Best Out in Each Other

Friday, June 20th, 2008

When mentoring goes both ways it’s one of the richest experiences one can have, noted Ben Casnocha in his book, My Start-Up Life. Crediting a long line of wise guides, Casnocha, who founded Comcate at age 14, called today’s interviewee, Chris Yeh, a mentor’s mentor. We’ll also hear from Kristine Molnar at PBwiki, one [...]

 
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How Hard is it to Get Others to Laugh?

Monday, March 10th, 2008

What animal was voted the funniest? See answer below.
“A rather distracted mother was walking with her precocious son past the lion enclosure at the zoo when he suddenly asked: ‘Mum, how do lions make love?’ Without thinking she replied: ‘I don’t know darling, most of your father’s friends are in Rotary.’” It is easier [...]

Want Others to Listen? First, Ask Yourself This Question

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

I don’t know about you but sometimes I take too long to get to the point. Instead of listening, my captive audience goes on a mental vacation. They feel talked “at” rather than “with. “ Especially if something is really important to me or I know too much on the topic I fall [...]

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