Tag Archives: HBR

Why is delegating so hard? Let me count the ways

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I am not the best at delegating. And judging by the volume of “how-to” articles on this subject in journals like HBR, I’m not alone. Many executives and leaders fall down when it comes to delegating—and ultimately it can harm … Continue reading →

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4 fears you need to eliminate to become more creative

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

In my last post, I wrote about the power of prototyping, something that the international design firm IDEO has used quite effectively to help companies become more innovative. In this post, I want to discuss some ideas that IDEO’s Tom … Continue reading →

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Maybe success is ‘living meaningfully well’

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

When I embarked on the Wayward Journey last September, I dreamily contemplated a sabbatical of self-examination, writing and study, coupled with starting my own business. I looked at my time in much the same way, I suppose, a college professor … Continue reading →

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Emotional intelligence, or confessions of a male model

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

I’ve spent more time than I care to admit poring over stock photos on websites like bigstock.com, looking for images I can use for my JMC website. You can purchase photos for web use for about $3 a piece, which … Continue reading →

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