Archive for October, 2008
Walk once more in eternal sunshine
Monday, October 27th, 2008As Election Day approaches, it is good to reflect on Senator Obama’s profound, presidential closing statement at the recent Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner:
The fact that each October, in the closing weeks of a hard-fought campaign, people of all political persuasions can come to this dinner, and share a meal and honor the work [...]
Dealing with Crisis and Change / How to Succeed in Tough Times
Saturday, October 25th, 2008In these challenging financial times, it is inspiring to hear the words of motivational speaker Anthony Robbins and the late, great Sir John Templeton, “The Dean of All Investing.”
Tony Robbins’ Web site, www.thepowerofcrisis.com, includes an audio download by Tony Robbins on dealing with crisis and change. The site also offers a powerful interview with Sir [...]
The Financial Crisis – A Matter of Trust
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008The rejection of the financial rescue plan by the House on Monday of this week sent a clear message that congressional leaders were unable to sell the plan to the public. Underlying the hostile public reaction to the plan was a growing distrust of both Wall Street and the government’s leadership. A 10/1 New York [...]
Bailout Defeat … Lack of trust / Loss of credibility
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008Loss of trust is the result of many failures: declines in integrity and ethics, breakdowns in credibility and reputation, and the inability to communicate and lead.
Age of Innocence, The movie download
A 9/30/08 Time.com story on by Michael Scherer, The Bailout Defeat: A Political Credibility Crisis, talks about the “culmination of a historic sense [...]