A few years ago I read the autobiography of former US Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Four-Star Army General Colin Powell. Agree or disagree with his politics, one cannot help but be struck by four compelling traits he has demonstrated in his public and private life: his humility, [...]

One of my favorite quotes of all time is attributed to US President Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy spoke directly to Change Leaders, Change Agents and Receivers of Change when he said the following at the Sorbonne in Paris on April 23, 1910: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how [...]

As I watched Director Oliver Stone talk about his new “Wall Street” movie this morning I could not help but be struck by how polarizing some public figures can be… (perhaps intentionally?) Within the last few days I’ve noticed these solid candidates for the Prince & Princess of Public Polarization for the week: Iranian President [...]