by joncook | Dec 27, 2013 | Leadership
Years ago my dad shared this truth with me about leadership: forgetfulness is one of leadership’s worst enemies. One of the worst mistakes a leader can make is forgetting their past experiences. They forget what it was like before they were in charge, especially...
by joncook | Sep 17, 2013 | Leadership, Vision
The Princess Bride is a classic movie. It’s quotable, has great characters, the plot is ridiculous, yet emotionally honest enough to make it cult-like in its following. All in all, a great movie. One of the most memorable threads throughout the movie is Wallace...
by joncook | Apr 7, 2013 | Leadership
I’m a huge fan of Chick-fil-A. Everything from their chicken sandwich (better than any burger, ever) to their customer service to the strategies and principles of business that Truett Cathy started with decades ago, all of it is a part of what makes Chick-fil-A...
by joncook | Aug 10, 2012 | Creativity, Friday List, Ideas
It’s Friday and the Olympics are winding down. Enjoy the weekend and here’s the Friday List. The mission to land a rover on Mars has provided a MARS Greeley Haven 360 Panorama view. As a diehard Nebraska football fan, it’s a dream come true to see...
by joncook | Aug 5, 2012 | Creativity, Dreaming, Everyday Life, Ideas
I’ve come to a realization: blogging on a frequent basis through the summer months is slippery. I’ve decided that a better way to journey through the summer months with blogging is to capture all my ideas for the week in one post. If other posts happen to...
