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Books

Mind and Hand: A reflection on MIT’s Executive MBA Program

Corporate

How I Got a Job in Innovation

Corporate

Farnam Street re:Think Innovation Conference

Books

What’s Right is What Works

Braille

This TED Talk Will Change How You Feel About American Politics

Books, Corporate

Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment

  • Corporate, Pass-Along

    The Missing Link Between Laziness and Self-control

    When I read the book Switch, by Dan and Chip Heath, one concept cemented itself firmly in my mind:…

    November 17, 2010
  • Braille, Pass-Along

    Skate to Where the Puck is Going

    A famous quote attributed to hockey great Wayne Gretzky says “Skate to where the puck is going, not to…

    November 11, 2010
  • Pass-Along

    I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows

    Years ago a farmer who owned land along the Atlantic seacoast advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant…

    November 8, 2010
  • Books, Pass-Along

    The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable

    If you’re looking for a book to read while you relax on vacation, pick something else. This is far…

    October 14, 2010
  • Books, Pass-Along

    Why Being First Matters

    The easy way to get into a person’s mind is to be first. You can demonstrate the validity of…

    October 8, 2010
  • Books, Pass-Along

    Brevity

    “Consider this: The Lord’s Prayer contains 56 words, the Gettysburg Address, 266; the Ten Commandments, 297; the Declaration of…

    October 6, 2010
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About Me

My life revolves around moving forward, learning new things, and progressing. I've got a high level of technological curiosity and I love to tinker. My best days are the ones where I feel incredibly productive. I'm passionate about ideas. I read, on average, a book each week.

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