by Rod | Mar 22, 2019 | Technology and Society / Culture
Where’s the heart in corporate social responsibility (CSR)? The day of my wedding, I tied my tie and re-combed my hair for the fifteenth time. My son, then five, called, “Dad! They’re waiting! Let’s go!” My son ensured my wedding satisfied its reason for existence....
by Rod | Mar 15, 2019 | Technology and Society / Culture
(389 words) How do we leverage amazing technology while making the healthcare system more human? My niece, Mei Mei, is two years old but fits into the clothes of a one-year-old. A simple cut to Mei Mei’s toe bleeds for days, and her mom prays for a positive...
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 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 | Jan 28, 2019 | Technology and Society / Culture
(377 words) Do you sometimes wish you could learn to surf rather than bear the brunt of life’s massive changes crashing over you? My five-year-old, Rayden, always dives right into the ocean, no matter how huge the waves. When Rayden was smaller, he would get pummeled....
