Thinking about cutting costs? You should also think about ways to increase revenue. The two go hand in hand. Business is a system in balance. Focusing on one aspect without fully addressing the other is…
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We’ve always been mobile
As a society we’ve resisted the urge to become fixed. As people transitioned from a hunter-gatherer to a sedentary lifestyle, we developed tools that still allowed us to project ourselves. If things weren’t working out…
Civic engagement in the digital age
Getting people to care is at the heart of civic engagement. Technology and innovation won’t get you anywhere if people feel like they aren’t being respected. A tired constituency is one that may not even…
The exploratory mindset and handling adversity
Startups need the ability to move quickly and easily. Whether forming a new government, initiative, company, or personal project being agile is necessary as you find your footing in a constantly shifting landscape. A successful…
Looking inward to expand outward
I believe that people perceive growth as external expansion. In order to achieve growth, companies structure their activities to consistently produce a specific outcome, namely profit. What happens if and when there is no longer…
On being cooperative and competitive
Cooperation and competition are two ways to get something done. Cooperation involves reaching out and aligning yourself to another. Relationships are built that are mutually beneficial. Competition is useful, but it can turn people away….