Leaders, in fact, all people, seem to be racing faster and faster in their personal and professional lives, trying to keep up with an out of control pace of life, chasing, chasing, chasing. No one seems to have time to think. And as I said in Part 1, a leader who is not thinking […]
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The Danger of Reacting in a Volatile World
Today’s world is an ever-increasing frenzy of activity, filled schedules and volatility. How can a leader lead through such turmoil. Dan Wooldridge gives 6 practical tips on how to stop simply reacting, and to take time to think.
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60% of college students don't get a successful education - wasting billions and billions of dollars annually. Richard Light conducts a survey of Harvard students to find out what advice can help students be more likely to succeed.
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An overlooked lesson from the death of Jerry Falwell
Are we living all the days that God has given us or subtracting from them? Coach Don Nava reflects on the passing of Jerry Falwell to challenge us to a life of health and fitness.
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Dan Wooldridge, in this second article on stewardship, urges people to clearly understand their financial health picture.
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Preparedness in a World of Uncertainty
Dan Wooldridge writes that the new world of risk demands a shift from prediction and planning as personal and organizational drivers to preparation and adaptation.
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How Women Get Smart About Money
Barbara Stany grew up never worrying about money. As daughter to one of the founders of H&R Block, first her father, and then later her husband managed her money and cared for her…
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Harvard Law’s Elizabeth Warren chronicles the American middle class at risk in her Social Science Research Council paper, "Rewriting the Rules: Families, Money and Risk." Underneath the surface issues, usury raises its ugly head.
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Innovation, Risk and the Kingdom of Heaven
The X Prize reminds us that the risk-averse are rewarded with mediocrity
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The contrasting attitudes between US States citizens of today and the founders of yesteryear.
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Why Do So Many Companies Do The Same Thing?
In a time of flat sales, filmmaker Jim Jarmusch has an idea why so many movies look the same. In two words: Risk Aversion. Does this apply to your industry too?
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