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“What does the future of education look like?” That was a question I was asked recently by a school board member. It is a topic I enjoy discussing, and one that we should all be concerned with.
The typical educational experience today is one that is familiar to all of us: large schools that average [...]
“Seize the day”… one of the all-time great clichés. And like most clichés, it is rarely understood or followed.
This morning I found myself in a familiar mood…feeling as if I simply wasn’t doing enough; not adequately “seizing the day”. Then I took a moment to reflect on all that is currently going on at [...]
Check out this article about a Georgia school district that looks to supplement funding by selling advertising space in the school. GOOD FOR THEM! This is a great example of schools starting to think more like businesses and evolve their practices to meet a changing world.
http://www.districtadministration.com/news/ga-school-district-looks-ads-make-money
Someone asked me this question yesterday… “What’s driving your success?” They were asking in reference to the recent announcement that I had been chosen as one of the Top 5 Young Entrepreneurs in America by BusinessWeek.
At first, I found myself in the awkward position of not knowing what to say. I ended up [...]
I have the unique, and sometimes frustrating, position of being a businessman in the education world. However, it has given me insights into the challenges that our public education system faces. I have the opportunity every day to work with schools of all types, all socio-economic levels, and at varying levels of achievement. Being able [...]
It has recently been purported that gaming giant Zynga will have a $15-$20 Billion valuation should it go public - over 20 times its revenues in 2010! How is that possible? It’s truly amazing to watch. People spending millions of dollars on “virtual goods” – things that don’t really exist!
Rather than debate the [...]
We need the right people in the right seats.
If you’re familiar with the phrase, then you know it’s all about finding the right talent fit for your organization. But the reality is that we don’t always have the right people in the right seats to start with.
So… What now? Well, you have a [...]
I recently assumed the role of not only President of Appleton, but also Vice President of one of our business units while we search for a replacement for the previous divisional leader who left to pursue other opportunities. This division had really gone through some tough cultural challenges in the [...]
Take a moment to consider your dating life. As you look back over the people you’ve dated, what patterns emerge? All too often, as I coach frustrated young (or not so young) executives, they bemoan the fact that, “I always date weirdos.” After some initial empathic listening, I typically try to get the conversation back [...]
Leadership is probably the most popular and over used word in business. There are at least a gazillion and one books on the subject, institutions dedicated to it, and so on. My intent is not to belabor a subject already written on too much, but rather to give my simple opinion on the matter.
I [...]
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