Bill Belichick on Now vs Next
In PIVOTAL, I discuss the benefits of focusing on “now” rather than “next. A great story from Bill Belichick, former New England Patriots Head Coach, illustrates this. In 2004, the team broke all records for the longest winning streak in the National Football League history: 21 games in a row. This was an amazing accomplishment, […]
My New Venture: Impactful Games
This past week, I turned 60. For many, this marks a time to retire. For me, it represents the time to launch a new business. For several months, I’ve been deeply reflecting on my life’s purpose. Why am I here? What impact do I want to make on the world? What will I do with […]
New Beginnings at 60
I saw Leonid & Friends perform their musical magic this past Saturday night. If you are unfamiliar with them, they are a world-famous Russian band that performs the music of Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ides of March, Tower of Power, Steely Dan, Lighthouse, and others. The timing of this concert was perfect as my […]
Pre-Order PIVOTAL on Amazon
PIVOTAL is now available on Amazon for pre-order. You can order the hardcover or Kindle version. The audiobook version will be coming soon. The book will formally launch two months from today. Get your copy now!
PIVOTAL is here!
Today I received two boxes of the PIVOTAL book. The book looks amazing! Beautiful spot gloss on the cover. Full-color interior. Looks great on the bookshelf. I’ll post some nicer photos that better highlight its beauty.
PIVOTAL Endorsement from Deloitte’s Chief Futurist
The early reviews of PIVOTAL have been awesome. Here’s a cool endorsement from Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte Consulting and adjunct Professor of Corporate Innovation at the University of Notre Dame. “‘Read not the Times. Read the Eternities.’ Henry David Thoreau wrote that bit of timeless advice in 1863, a good 150 years before […]
PIVOTAL Preface Video
I now have the final version of the audiobook for PIVOTAL! To share the Preface, I decided to create a video using Pictory. Yes, this is my real voice – unlike a version I shared previously, which was AI-Stephen. Admittedly, I don’t love the music 😁
The PIVOTAL Audiobook – free sample!
Now that the audiobook is finalized, I wanted to offer everyone a sample of the content. Click here to get the audiobook version of the preface and introduction. Those sections set the stage for the rest of the book. This is not the final version; we did some audio processing to warm my voice. You […]
Mindmap of the PIVOTAL Table of Contents
What does it mean to be pivotal? The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as “Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.” The Cambridge Dictionary says it is “Important because other things depend on it.” From my perspective, it is about going deeper with customers to add more value in […]
What Does It Mean to Be PIVOTAL?
We live in uncertain times. It’s hard to know what to do next. But in a world of chaos, we need stability, predictability, and certainty. Although the future is unknown, our past gives clues as to what we can and should keep doing. It provides insights on where to focus to get the greatest results. […]