Paul's Update 8/31

A sports psychologist who trains Olympic athletes reveals the keys to performing under pressure

A sports psychologist who trains Olympic athletes reveals the keys to perfo... They work for anyone.

The 3 Stages of Failure in Life and Work (And How to Fix Them) – The Mission

The 3 Stages of Failure in Life and Work (And How to Fix Them) – The Mission By James Clear One of the hardest things in life is to know when to keep going and when to move on.

The CEO guide to customer experience

The CEO guide to customer experience Companies that create exceptional customer experiences can set themselves apart from their competitors.

5 Incredible Ways Scientists Are Merging Our Brains With Machines

5 Incredible Ways Scientists Are Merging Our Brains With Machines I've been reading Ramez Naam's fantastic book "Nexus," which is set in a near-future where a p...

Three Ways To Unlearn Old Habits Faster

Three Ways To Unlearn Old Habits Faster By Liz Alexander Talk about "lifelong learning" often doesn't include what it takes to shake off obsolete ideas and...

34 Most Disruptive Technologies of the Next Decade

34 Most Disruptive Technologies of the Next Decade Smart dust? 4-D printing? Gartner's annual hype cycle report offers insight into new directions in technology.

Millennials Are to Blame for America's Vacation Problem

Millennials Are to Blame for America's Vacation Problem Project: Time Off says there's a growing generation of work martyrs.

HBR Too Many Executives Are Missing the Most Important Part of CRM

Too Many Executives Are Missing the Most Important Part of CRM Sales numbers are only part of the equation.

Paul's Update 8/30

Architecture's Technological Moment

Architecture's Technological Moment The rapid pace of technological change stands to have a profound impact on the built environment and our relatio...

What are The New Economics of IT?

What are The New Economics of IT? According to Avanade's New Economics of IT, new technology must be introduced in tandem with the maintenance...

Why CEO Really Means Being Chief Communication Officer

Why CEO Really Means Being Chief Communication Officer By Scott Beck Clear communication is key for building trust and creating an atmosphere of honesty and transparency.

In Real Estate, It's 'Location, Location, Location.' In Business, It Should Be 'Collaborate, Collaborate, Collaborate.'

In Real Estate, It's 'Location, Location, Location.' In Busines... By Matt Mayberry Here's how one marketing and advertising agency has proved that knowing who to partner with is just as impor...

The 1 Word That Will Allow You to Achieve Any Goal

The 1 Word That Will Allow You to Achieve Any Goal Do you feel stuck, stagnated, slow, in accomplishing your goals? There's one word that can put a stop to that.

Jane Jacobs believed cities should be fun — and changed urban planning forever

Jane Jacobs believed cities should be fun — and changed urban planning forever By Libby Nelson She had no formal training, but she upended wisdom from experts in the field.

HBR How to Tackle Your Toughest Decisions

How to Tackle Your Toughest Decisions Ask yourself these five questions.

Whacking The CEO: The Bold New Dance Between The C-Suite And The Board

Whacking The CEO: The Bold New Dance Between The C-Suite And The Board The CEO firing was direct and dismissive. Barnes & Noble didn't stick to the bland yet reliable “we’re m...

What Does a Creative Technologist Really Do?

What Does a Creative Technologist Really Do? The creative technologist role is still relatively new, but it is quickly evolving. Read TCG's overview of t...

Adam Grant | Originals Move the World (Episode 517) - The Art of Charm

Adam Grant | Originals Move the World (Episode 517) - The Art of Charm Adam Grant, author of Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, explains how defying conformity gives us th...