“Knock. Knock.” “Who’s there?” “Opportunity.” This is no joke! When you hear opportunity knocking, it’s up to you to answer the call. Creative Think’s Roger von Oech reminds us that we are educated to solve problems; not recognize opportunities. We must stay vigilant so that we see them when they present themselves. And, it’s not […]
Month: November 2021
Solve the Right Problem
What problem are you trying to solve? Are you wondering why you can’t get a job? Maybe you want to know why so-and-so won’t return your calls? Are you addressing the right question? Creative thinker, Roger von Oech, recalls this great story about the famous band leader, Count Basie. Frustrated that the piano at a […]
What Will You Do About It?
Is there something in your life – a situation, a relationship, a project – that you think needs a tune up? What are you doing about it? In her bestselling book, How we Lead Matters, Marilyn Carlson Nelson recounts a childhood story. She recalled becoming frustrated with her experience at Sunday school given the chaos and shenanigans […]