Reinventing a commodity

“To me, the point of a coffee store, was not just to teach customers about fine coffee but to show them how to enjoy it. Continue reading

Change in consciousness from head to heart is qualitative rather than quantitative

We tend to think in linear terms. Linear thought implies that more of something is the means to improve it. The case of the lowly caterpillar illustrates the point. Continue reading

Trust – Osho

“A man just got married and was returning home with his wife. They were crossing a lake in a boat when suddenly a great storm arose. The man was a warrior, but the woman became very much afraid because it seemed almost hopeless Continue reading

Peace is not an ideal – J Krishnamurthi

What causes war – religious, political or economic? Obviously belief, either in nationalism, in an ideology, or in a particular dogma. If we had no belief but goodwill, love and consideration between us, then there would be no wars. Continue reading

Winning Today AND Upgrading the Organisation

The mistake that many people make is in thinking that winning the game today and building a team for tomorrow are two separate activities. Continue reading

This much I know: Morgan Freeman

This much I know: Morgan Freeman

The actor, 73, on wearing an earring, being a good sailor, and dreaming big

 

Simon David

The Observer, Sunday 17 October 201

Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman – actor, director and narrator. Photograph: Colorstorm Media/Eyevine Continue reading

10 lessons for marketers from Barack Obama

A bit dated but worth a read….

10 lessons for marketers from Barack Obama

The battle for the American Presidency has been a fascinating and historic one. But a few weeks ago, the brand new President-elect of the US, Barack Hussein Obama won hands down in another equally improbable contest. He was voted Advertising Age Marketer of the Year, beating global icons such as Apple and Nike. Obama has been in the news for his extraordinary online fundraising and $188 million TV ad blitz. But what won him acclaim from American chief marketing officers and chief executive officers was his path breaking digital strategy and campaign. Continue reading