Theory and Practice

I strongly believe that good practice comes from good theory. Practice without theory is random, and like shooting in the dark. Theory without practice is meaningless. Strike a good balance. … [Read more...]

The Life of a Teacher

I read Seth Godin's blog, that the "worst" question, a student can ask an educator is, "is this going to be on the test?" I concur. As a career educator, I thought I might add a few more questions and comments that drive me nuts: How long does … [Read more...]

Making New Business Ideas Work

It's easy to generate spreadsheets that show the promise of the next multimillion dollar company. What is difficult is to create business models that work — to find sustainable solutions to solve real problems. The truth is that most new businesses … [Read more...]

Less is More

Make a conscious effort to talk less, and to listen more. I love this Japanese saying: "The duck that quacks gets shot". I rest my case, your Honor. … [Read more...]