Bobby Fischer Teaches Systems Thinking
Yes, Systems Thinking. Disguised as chess. One of the great challenges that faces small business people – and big business people – is tunnel vision. Ever wondered how it can be dangerous, and how you...
View ArticleCreativity, Problem Solving and Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese
I don’t like salads with apples in them. I just don’t. It’s a quirk, I admit it. I love apples, though, and the handy-dandy apple slicer that you place over your apple and push down to core and slice...
View ArticleWhat Do I Do? I’m Glad You Asked That…
This post comes to you in response to a challenge from blogger and IttyBiz marketing guru, Naomi Dunford. (You haven’t lived until you’ve listened to her read Dr. Seuss’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go.) In...
View ArticleGardens, Birds, Businesses, and Strategic Planning
My garden, such as it is, is currently carpeted with fallen leaves from the great Valley Oak that stands at its edge. This rust-colored carpet shines with the night’s rain and calls to me, reminding me...
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Captains Curious: Living the Questions
Welcome to Captains Curious, a weekly series of guest posts on the subject of Curiosity. The newest member of the Captains Curious is Tara Joyce! To learn about the series and the other Captains...
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Captains Curious: Curiosity, Mischief and Sending Jesus to a Different Party
Welcome to Captains Curious, a weekly series of guest posts on the subject of Curiosity. This week we have an encore performance from Captains Curious member Colin Beveridge! To learn about the other...
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The Goldfinches’ Guide to Creativity
A few years ago, my sister (Hi, Casey!) gave me a very cool birthday present: A bag of cotton wool in a cotton net bag, designed to hang next to the bird feeder. Why? So goldfinches (my favorite bird)...
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