Complex problems are best solved by simple, if sometimes difficult approaches. The most important of these is getting good people and respecting their work. [more]
Celebrity graduation speakers: Wit and wisdom from John Legend, singer and musician, for University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences [more]
By Leonard Felder from Ode Aagazine September 2008 issue
http://www.odemagazine.com/doc/56/burn-bright-dont-burn-out/
July Song: Sunshine on the Land
Artist: David Wilcox [more]
Editor's Note: While freerice.com seems to be waning in popularity (see Wikipedia update) I've long been charmed by the simplicity of this concept. It reminds us all that "a little can go a long way." It's also a stellar example of something I may be too old to learn - good viral marketing. [more]
The Road Less Traveled
A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
by M. Scott Peck M.D. [more]
There is a big gap between supporting the displaced and poor and enabling people who view themselves as victims. Our goal is the former and we avoid where possible the latter. [more]
An excerpt from the poem "Desideratta" by Max Ehrmann [more]
http://www.lordtonymackenzie.com/desiderata.html
Successful organizations are more about hard work and effectively deploying people than they are about great ideas. Great ideas must be balanced by great work ethic, leadership and a balanced approach to people. [more]
