During this week, Lincoln Memorial University’s MBA students in MBA 595 will analyze top corporate organizations. In this blog topic, Group D consisting of Maria Paganelli, Angela Sebby, Phillip Singer, and Jessica Vick will evaluate ‘Nintendo....
My brother-in-law, Dr. Giorgos Kokkoris, is a professor at the University of the Aegean, on the island of Lesbos, Greece. Since his specialty is Mathematical Biology and Effects of Invader Species on Ecosystems, we frequently discuss issues related t...
When I arrived at Southern University A&M, I looked forward to my new engineering journey. I had envisioned myself being like Scotty on Star Trek, providing Captain Kirk with life-saving innovative solutions for any galactic jam. Howe...
Any student can tell you I set high expectations for them, regardless of their backgrounds and college classifications. Yet, any time you ask some people to go beyond their comfort zone and stretch themselves a bit mentally, a professor is [&he...
On 3/11/2011, my younger son, Zane, and I were enjoying a beautiful early spring afternoon in Japan during our spring break. After strolling around the city of Kumamoto, we went back to my sister’s home where we were staying. As […]...
Americans are increasingly worried and cynical of today’s leaders. Traditional institutions are losing favor, leaving citizens unable to trust their neighbors, churches, and government. Additionally, America has a history of unethical behavior by l...
Last night I was reviewing the Design School Boot Camp Bootleg, an interesting document put out by the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. In the opening of the 36-page PDF is the “Design Mindset” or “D. Mindset” (supposedly [&hel...
Ervin “Magic” Johnson was perhaps one of the greatest NBA players from my generation. Watching the Lakers battle the Celtics became an American obsession. Johnson, who was the floor general for the L.A. Lakers (aka “Showtime”), al...
As we look at the number of underemployed Gen Yers in our nation, it’s easy to understand how they might be discouraged about their future employment. How do today’s leaders inspire the next generation of employees I don’t think it [&hell...
Several weeks ago, I was exercising at the YMCA downtown. I was starting my workout at the bench press and noticed a young man lifting a lot of weight (not typical for this recreational area). He asked me to spot […]...
Steve Jobs, Apple’s Founder and Legendary Innovator, announced he would resign from his CEO post several weeks ago. Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976. Many people would consider Jobs a visionary leader. Tim Cook, who had been Apple’s chie...
Every year it’s my ritual to take off from work, join other professionals, and meet at a university for two days to share our corporate experience with undergraduate students. As my trademark routine, I love to engage the young group […]...