Case studies that resonate
LinkedIn: Great customer stories are important, but well-packaged ones win the day. In a complex marketplace, it’s often a challenge to stay ahead based merely…
Gotta get a message to you
There are about a quarter of a million words in the English language. Use them wisely. Words matter. Even a single word can be important.…
Book review: Moneyball
SPECIAL TO THE AMERICAN-STATESMAN Moneyball by Michael Lewis Here's the dilemma: You are a Major League Baseball team's general manager, and you have $50 million…
Gene Johnson — True inventor of basketball’s fullcourt press
Gene Johnson of Wichita University invented the full-court press in the 1930s. This fact should be a slam dunk. I used ChatGPT to correct an…
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Us lucky sevens – Remembering Paul Johnson
Remarks on Paul "Pableaux" Johnson in Austin • April 12, 2025 Good afternoon. A reading from Paul: “Brick House” by The Commodores ought to be…
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Kid K Returns — The Cubs’ Kerry Wood
TIMEOUT CHICAGO Kid K Returns In reclaiming a beloved icon, the Cubs regain leadership and clubhouse presence at a critical time. Seated before his locker…
Entrepreneur: Corporate Incubators
INTRAPRENEURISM — WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE? 2013 Large players hope to reap reward from entrepreneurs – and vice versa © 2024 Stuart Wade Funding. Flexibility.…
Book Review: Why The Stony Face?
An engrossing look at how Rushmore came to a head By Stuart Wade SPECIAL TO THE AMERICAN-STATESMAN A recent headline in the popular newspaper-parody The…
Excellent Media Experiences* Part VI: FM Radio
*Before the Internet August 5, 1986, I dumped my belongings in the apartment at Wrightwood and headed to Ranalli's on Lincoln. The pizzeria's brick outdoor…
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Nick: What went wrong
McSweeney's, 12/22/2000 “Get me—I’m givin’ out wings!” — Nick the bartender “What’s the matter with him? I never saw Nick act like that.” — George…
Believe it
The greatest turnaround in college football history continues After beating #1 Ohio State (12-1) in the Big Ten championship game, Indiana (13-0) has earned the…
Gratitude ’25
Each November since 1961, the Wall Street Journal has published “And the Fair Land,” an editorial that reminds us of America’s enduring experiment in self-governance.…
Message, belief, execution
The Indiana football Hoosiers have the opportunity to finish the regular season 12-0. It's never happened before and only Purdue stands in the way. Happy…
This post contains zero thought leadership
The phrase 'thought leader' has become corporate jargon at its least compelling, often signaling more about someone's branding than their actual contributions. The phrase "thought…
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Mendoza’s finest hour
Indiana football is on course to play for the Big Ten Championship and earn a spot in its second straight College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers…
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