by Rod | Mar 8, 2019 | Technology and Society / Culture
(363 words) How can we ensure our efforts to do good create value for others– and for ourselves? My son comes home after volunteering at a soup kitchen. “So, how’d it go?” I ask. “Good,” he answers. Nothing more. My son’s 12, can you tell? Without context, all...
by Rod | Mar 1, 2019 | Technology and Society / Culture
Is (sincere) social responsibility a powerful sales tool? My son comes into my office during a conference call. “Dad, can you read me a book?” “No, Reuben, I’m on a business call,” I answer. No sale. But then Reuben starts crying . . . and we’re lying down reading...
by Rod | Feb 26, 2019 | Technology and Business / Food
Have you ever wondered why so many parents provide unhealthful food to their kids? I laugh as my son makes ‘muscles’ while eating his eggs and banana. He’s got it: those foods are good for him. But, then my son asks about chocolate. I try, “Well, cocoa ingredients are...
by Rod | Feb 12, 2019 | Technology and Society / Culture
(404 words) The term ‘neighbor’ used to suggest warmth and human connection. Today? “He waved,” Ming said. “The next door neighbor smiled at me and waved!” “You’re kidding. We’ve lived here six years, and he’s never said a word to us,” I replied. “Are you sure that...
by Rod | Feb 1, 2019 | Technology and Business / Food
As Jack Frost comes to town, how do you stay warm? Do your business activities leave you feeling toasty inside? You do your best. Hopefully, your bed’s rockin’, the ceiling’s shakin’, and the ice is melting on the eves . . . but one night stands provide heat, not...
