Law Professor Andrew Sherman encourages organizations to 'recycle' and leverage intangible assets. It is no secret that human capital is a company's most valuable resource, yet most companies would rather invest in buildings and equipment rather than … [Read more...]
The Message vs. The Money
February 7, 2014 by
As companies (and universities) tighten their boot straps the annual salary raise pool gets smaller and smaller. The dilemma is an interesting one — should everyone get a average or bad evaluation so the small raises can be justified, or should … [Read more...]
Do. Think. Learn
February 4, 2014 by
Experience without reflection is a waste of time. This idea was shared by a former high-school friend. According to T.S. Eliot, "We had the experience but missed the meaning." The notion that we don't learn by doing, but by thinking about what we do, … [Read more...]
Starting From Why
January 30, 2014 by
You must watch Simon Sinek's TED talk video on 'Starting from Why.' It is required viewing for my entrepreneurship students, and for my executive team at the Montessori schools. The premise is simple but novel. Too many companies focus their time and … [Read more...]
