by Artie Isaac | Feb 11, 2012 | It happened
He called. How strange. He didn't call often. My father wrote a few letters, some of them gems, most of them driven by his obligation to be attentive to his youngest child — which can produce gems. Still. A telephone call. During the workday? Very rare....
by Artie Isaac | Feb 5, 2012 | Living an engaged life, On Creativity
Why do we so often miss the obvious? Why do our co-workers, children, and spouses miss what is clearly right in front of them? Why does our radar so often miss picking up the signals? Here are two examples. They might work better if you click on the bottom right...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
For the first time, after two decades of teaching, I believe I just might have reached the level of competence. And you are invited. Tomorrow, January 23rd, at 6:45 p.m., I return to CCAD for the first of a dozen weekly lectures on consumer behavior. Come. This...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 7, 2012 | It happened, Living an engaged life, On Ethics
Hearts age physically. They also age emotionally. Neither is particularly pretty. ******************* A couple years ago, the old man spoke. We were at lunch, the only lunch we ever shared. “May I Tell You A Story?” He didn’t say why he wanted to...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 1, 2012 | Living an engaged life
For whom will you get up and go? Five years ago, friend, role model, and editor-farmer Kent Brown taught me the power of simply getting in the car and driving somewhere with someone. Where Am I Going?As our kids get older, I have opportunities to drive...
