Mr Lewis

Tag: ideas

  • Good blocking technique

    I met with “John” at a coffee ship where we were to discuss his business idea that involved sports sponsorship and the internet.  John put down his crisp manila folder down on the table and we introduced ourselves as we ordered coffee.  John spent probably 10 minutes explaining his idea and I spent another 20…

  • Its the great ideas I want, not just the good ones!

    Last week it was my parents something or other wedding anniversary (north of 45, south of 50).  I got my daughter to give her Grandmother a call to say “Happy Wedding Anniversary, thanks for making me possible”.  Anyway we, my daughter and I,  got into a discussion about who my family was.  How could my…

  • Failing or Flailing?

    In the late 80’s when I was training to be an Army Reserve Officer, one of the major training (and leadership development) techniques that had a major impact on me was ownership of failure.  If you taught a lesson and more than a handful of people failed the quick test at the end, then you…