On to the final 5 books in my Top Ten List of Business Books for 2006. (and then, because I can't help it, I'll have a few honorable mentions) 6. When I was offered a free copy of Katya Andresen's book, Robin Hood Marketing: Stealing Corporate Savvy to Sell Just... Read more →

As way of an introduction, I get a good number of 'free' stuff in the mail. Some of it comes from smart PR firms that contact me to see if I want it - because they hope I'll write about it. Other stuff just appears in my mailbox. And gets... Read more →

Short introduction to this post: as part of the Innovation Forum in NYC last November, attendees were invited to create conversations around innovation at a 'table' or two in the break area. Each table had a stack of cards on them - with questions designed to get the conversation going.... Read more →

It's already mid-afternoon and I feel so guilty for not wishing everyone happy holidays yesterday. But, I was busy. That's right. I napped. And worked. And napped some more. That was after opening presents, of course. :-) But, you were all in my thoughts. And, I did take time to... Read more →

Quick update on the meme - it's certainly making the rounds in the blogosphere - here, and here, and here. Well, lucky me - I got memed twice! Since I've already participated, I'm going to help good friend Tom Pick over at Web Market Central - and tag Laura Ries... Read more →

When I was memed recently, I thought hard about which 5 Things to include that no one knew about me. Well, I did not include my desire to finish my book, Stories from the Good Old Days. But, I thought about it. And, in thinking about it...I started getting nostalgic... Read more →

As I think back on the Innovation Forum - and re-read my notes - I'm left wondering why the 'sudden' attention to a subject that, for eons, has sustained the growth of business. After all, the innovators of the world come in all shapes and sizes, and hail back as... Read more →

Are you getting burned out by the holiday rush? Is it a rush? I mean, you've known about it for months now. I've been talking about it since October, I think. Other news media has been talking about it since...August. If you're feeling the heat, let's look at some relevant... Read more →

Size Doesn't Matter by Guest Blogger, Lena West Last week Steve Strauss' All Business newsletter was so great, I read it twice. It's a quick read, if you want to click over and read it. If not, here's the gist: if small used to be the new big - then... Read more →

What's the world coming to? Fun mixed in with business? Who'd a thunk it? Well, I've been memed. And, before that...I was carnivalized. So to speak. I participate in Carnival of the Capitalists on a regular basis...and this week it was at SamaBlog...which seemed more like a carnival for sure.... Read more →