I have a burning desire to share this nuance…
“Curation” is a misnomer.
Curation has become a buzzword in the digital age. Amidst information overload, there is a perceived premium on the ability of an organization to sift through abundance and surface value for clarity, innovation and competitive advantage.… Read the rest
I grew up with the simple value that you should leave a place in a better state than how you found it.
That’s the case whether it’s a kitchen, a conference room, the ocean where I sail and fish for recreation, or our public Internet.
As we close down 2012 and look to the new year and beyond, I can’t help but think about the world we’re leaving for our children: their “tomorrow.”… Read the rest
When I worked at a large communications agency early in my career, I found it odd when heralded “creatives” were automatically assigned to generate ideas for client challenges. Conversely, I also thought it odd that some clients had a knee-jerk reaction to outsource so much creative thinking to an agency in the first place, when the client organization was filled with incredibly smart and creative people.… Read the rest
I was surveying the damage around Pelham one evening, a few days after Hurricane Sandy struck the New York region.
I had to use a flashlight to navigate dark streets cluttered with downed trees and loose power lines.
It got me to thinking…… Read the rest
I’ll say it again: I love maritime history.
I love how ships and the sea so heavily influenced — and continue to influence — the world around us.
Maritime non-fiction reading satisfies my craving for a time when men were really men – not softies like most men today, with their smart phones, tablet computers, paper cuts, cubicles, facial lotions and pedicures.… Read the rest
