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What is Your VUCA Tolerance Score?
VUCA stands for “Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity”. The term was introduced by the U.S. Army War College in the early 1990’s to refer to…
August 30, 2018PopCap: “The right of the people to be secure…against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…”
(Friday’s Populist Capitalist Blog Post) “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,…
August 7, 2009In Search of Courage to Face the Ordinary Day
In times of crisis we are often energized. Our skills are called upon and we respond to the clear and present danger. The need is…
May 9, 2017In Search of Hormesis
Hormesis is when good things (improved health, stress tolerance, growth or longevity) result from low doses of something that is harmful or deadly in higher doses.…
April 28, 2016Helpful Resources
Helpful Websites Nathan’s Favorite Books The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey First Things First, Stephen R. Covey Man’s Search for Meaning,…
August 14, 2013The Downside of the Relentless Pursuit of the Perfect Leader
I’ve got feet of clay. I’m very comfortable with that. And I want to be very up front about it. If you are looking for…
October 14, 2010Choosing Peace of Mind
Occasionally things may build up. Life quickly can become super-complex. Events can seem to get out of hand. How to deal with it? How to…
March 19, 2010Four Things To Look for in a Great Hire
The New York Times has a business section Sunday feature called “Corner Office,” where the CEO of a small- or mid-sized company is interviewed. I…
January 22, 2013Pay Attention to What You Remember
More than 45 years ago(!), I spent a summer traveling America on a 1969 BMW R-50 touring motorcycle. R-50 stood for 500 cc, which is…
March 10, 2009Staying Hungry
One of the greatest enemies of long-term success is complacency. Yesterday’s triumphs in no way guarantee tomorrow’s successes. For many, the temptation to kick back…
October 15, 2010