Swimming in Templates

“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch,
You must first invent the universe.”
— Carl Sagan

There’s an arrogant, self-regard among many in the sales business…

Probably a good thing though, cause if

Limits to Analysis

“It’s the new Bloomberg Terminal! It’s a $25,000 installation
that tells me everything going on in the entire world!”
“Do you even know what’s going on outside your office door?”
— The News Room
Aaron Sorkin

“Now, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and

Tao of Extemp

“A poor idea well written is more likely to be accepted than a good idea poorly written.”
—Isaac Asimov
Scientist, Author

Coaching students in Extemp (Extemporaneous Speaking), an interesting thing revealed itself: Students received their topics, then repaired to the Prep Room to begin. Some began by sitting

Circle the Wagons

“Circle the wagons” (idiom) suggests a group of people who intend to put up the barriers, turn inward and husband their resources as they deal with their own pressing issues. A business can “circle the wagons” when it needs to re-evaluate its products, marketplace or advertising strategy. All of these uses share the common theme of providing for defense from circumstances that can seem overwhelming. (See Dessert…)

In times

ONE thing!

“Body, Mind and Spirit are ONE thing!
When you attempt to remove any part,
the gestalt is shattered.”
— Chungliang Huang

There’s something wrong with that speaker over there…

She’s well dressed, and articulate…