From “The Infrastructure Century: How Ten Systems Shaped Human Civilization” — Oxford Press, 2051 — “Water systems allowed humans to stop following rivers and start building cities. Roads turned isolated settlements into economies. Electricity extended…
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Not all walls can be seen
Not all walls can be seen. The walls that we perceive in our homes or in everyday life are easy to spot. The walls that you feel emotionally or psychologically are the toughest to sense…
Words carry meaning
Every interaction with a customer–a text, email, call, or meeting–is an opportunity to create value. How you communicate with others is just as important as what you are actually saying. Are you clear, concise, and…
Understand the past
You may see a website as something that lives within a computer. I see it as part of the evolution of a machine I first started using on a desktop computer thirty years ago. Being aware…
Time doesn’t wait
Businesses can age like people. Decay can set in with a dim outlook, poor financial health, and bad decision-making. A bright vision, a plan of action, and a willingness to take chances can keep a…
The importance of traditions
Traditions come in many forms and they vary by culture, organization, family, and individual. They can mark the passage of time (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter) or refer to the way something is done (exchange of…