We were watching 60 Minutes Sunday evening and they re-ran a report on the dumping of computers under the guise of recycling. This piece first ran last November and I’m surprised it hasn’t had more repercussions. As the piece went on, getting more disturbing by the minute, I had one of those little epiphanies I have from time to time and which I like to share with you. I realized that this piece is why professional content matters. Continue reading
The Blue Grotto
There was a report last week that The Blue Grotto, one of Italy‘s most-visited tourist locations had been fouled by raw sewage. The suspicion was that some local mafiosi had dumped the waste they’d been paid to haul away in the water rather than pay the dumping fees to increase their profits. Fortunately, in the few intervening days, the smell has gone away and the early reports may have been wrong. But the entire incident got me thinking anyway about how many business people do the same sort of dumb things. Continue reading
Filed under Helpful Hints, Reality checks
The Best Ingredients
Why does food taste so much better in a restaurant? I’m not talking about really complicated dishes prepared with weird components. Even plain, grilled fish or a simple plate of spaghetti and clams can taste way better than what you or I can prepare even though no complicated cooking techniques are involved. Heck, make a fire, throw on a steak, season it a bit, pay attention – dinner, right? And what does this have to do with business? Continue reading
Filed under food, Helpful Hints, Thinking Aloud
