The Art of Asking

The Art of Asking

In his book, Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell introduces the concept of the 10,000-Hour Rule. In a world that seems to have a plethora of instant expertise, it is quite a refreshing bar he establishes in one earning their way to the level of an expert....
Falling Into Courage

Falling Into Courage

From the very beginning, the sole purpose of THE PORCH has been to create a space to ponder the subtle issues of business and life. In the almost 250 issues, no two issues have been alike – well, until summer’s reflection series was launched last summer! With each of...
It Is Not About You

It Is Not About You

From the very beginning, the sole purpose of THE PORCH has been to create a space to ponder the subtle issues of business and life. In the almost 250 issues, no two issues have been alike – well, until last summer’s reflection series! The SUMMER REFLECTION SERIES...
In a Matter of Moments

In a Matter of Moments

I recently heard the story of a strategy meeting being held by a major corporation. The focus of the brainstorming session at-hand was: How do we become the best in the world? I’m sure this wasn’t the first time this topic had surfaced, in so many words, in strategy...
The Great Reimagination

The Great Reimagination

Imagination can be a wonderful thing. Oh, the innocence of a white canvas waiting to be explored!  Something fresh, something new – the dawning and manifestation of something not previously known. No doubt, it’s a new beginning inviting transformation. Reimagination...