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The glass half full & bubbling

Nov 22, 2009

Long ago I realized folks saw the world through their own world-view – the glass was half-full, half-empty, half-full and bubbling with opportunity, or half-empty and poisoned. I believe there is little hope of changing these contexts after, say, the age of six. Once...

The CEO’s demons in the night

Nov 19, 2009

There comes a moment in most startup ventures when you, the CEO, wake up in a cold sweat and face your fears that failure is near. Seeing anew all the time, investment, financial risk and doubt you have overcome in the last year or two, fear gets past your barriers...

The spirit of the entrepreneur as Artist ~When you gonna dance?

Aug 21, 2009

Clarisse was a jazz dancer from New York, built short and rounded in the right places, not with a dancer’s narrow body.  Rarely did anyone see her dance.  But once at a party she stepped onto the floor and it was like watching mercury move with intention.  Fluid...

The Power Dragon: a word about life at home

Aug 17, 2009

One of my favorite, sweet hearted entrepreneurs once said, “The family is coming home from holiday next week – then the pressure will begin.”  And  she was one of my kinder clients! Another (years ago) told me he was spending 4 nights out of 7 sleeping on his techie’s...