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Three schools, five classes, undergrad, high school and grad school in three days this week. A colleague asked me why…why did I feel the need to talk to students from Montclair and my high school in Brooklyn, Xaverian and with my to grad classes at Columbia this week from Tuesday morning through Thursday night, especially …
We talk so much about the value of showing up and taking a chance by going down a road not usually planned, it may seem overused, but it is a gift that keeps giving, especially when you look for curious teachable moments. The latest occurred on Friday in New York, when my colleague Laura Dixon …
We have talked about it before, the randomness of showing up and never knowing where the path will take you…or sometimes wondering about the “why” of where I am and how did I get to a particular spot. As the semester started we talked to our students about having the courage and the curiosity to …
When I was with the Knicks and the Sixers you travelled to “Detroit” for road games, but you never went to Detroit. You went to Auburn Hills, where the team played. Motown? Miles away never to be seen. The city has undergone quite a renaissance since my NBA road days, and I have always wanted …
Maybe it’s because I’m older and in the range where your have friends and colleagues whose partners, and parents are just reaching the end of that circle of life more often. Maybe it’s because we close in on the most profound day of loss for so many of us…September 11…that we notice these things more. …
A few weeks ago, following the layoffs at the NBA and ESPN, I wrote this piece on the underappreciated value of institutional knowledge and it seemed to have resonated with a great deal of people. Today is the 106th birthday of Sister Jean Delores Schmidt…a woman of tremendous faith, a curious learner for life, and a …
We have written several times on storytelling and its continued value in all forms; knowing who you are, what you do and being able to communicate that fact simply and succinctly in a world of white noise is more valuable today than ever before. Lots of screaming going on, but when you listen, what are …
It’s been a while since we reposted our best pods, so here are three ones that talk about visual and emotional storytelling, the business of startup success, and college football. As always you can find them all right here…nine years worth of leadership, fun and innovation to share. An Unrivalled start: We were joined …
I am now and have been since my dad opened my ears to the like of commentary by Red Barber and Scott Simon, a fan of NPR, as well as supporter of several stations. It is my always listen, from “Marketplace” to “All Things Considered,” to “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me” to “Fresh Air” and …
“We can’t control whether we always win or lose, but we can always go out there and make sure we have fun” -Frank Layden I have been more than blessed to have been around so many people of amazing character, grit, and grace in my life all of whom I hope have had a profound …
