American schools are in the business of mass-producing assistants and other factory-type workers with basic knowledge, little to no creativity, suppressed individuality and minimal passion.
Jason Schmitt | Posted 05.03.2012
The ability for bands like Karmin to create, promote, and reap the awards of good artistry prior to a major label contract helps to illuminate just how far and fast the music business game has changed.
Jeanette Cajide | Posted 05.28.2012
The thing most people do not realize is that while having self-doubt is a form of pride, not being confident in myself is also a form of pride.
Nathan Hegedus | Posted 05.13.2012
I have bought into the idea that our schools are built for an industrial age long past. I do not want my daughter sitting at a desk all day.
Morty Lefkoe | Posted 04.02.2012
Seth Godin did it again. I recently read his newest book, Poke the Box, and it's just the right book for our times. It probably will become his 13th...
Mike Smith | Posted 12.25.2011
"You are not doing favors for people -- you are giving them gifts." Thus said Super Marketing Man Seth Godin, one of my heroes, at the EDUCAUSE educat...
Posted 12.13.2011
When Amit Gupta learned of his acute leukemia diagnosis last month, he wasn't shy about asking for help -- and neither were his tech-savvy friends. ...
Seth Godin | Posted 11.07.2011
One thing is certain: a book that resonates with you is worth a lot. What would happen, I wondered, if we charged $20 for a book like that and gave every penny to charity. That's what End Malaria is.
Morty Lefkoe | Posted 09.24.2011
The basic beliefs that underlie common psychological traits were almost always formed in childhood, in our interactions with our parents.
Leon Logothetis | Posted 09.13.2011
I was holding on to the past with a vengeance. I wanted to stay rooted in all the old forms of communication. I would not budge and you weren't going to make me. So don't even try. Then something changed. I woke up.
Beverley Golden | Posted 07.11.2011
Imagine a world with no bookstores. Personally, I just won't do it, because for me, this thought kept returning: bookstores are magical places.
Laura Cococcia | Posted 11.17.2011
I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Bungay Stanier about Do More Great Work, the inspiration for his projects and a few words of advice.
Michael Ashley | Posted 05.25.2011
The creation of e-books has forever changed the publishing landscape. Rather than remain at the will of major publishing houses, authors now have a choice in how they market themselves.
Publishing In the 21st Century | Posted 05.25.2011
Do authors make good publishers? The answer is No. But it's fascinating to watch them try. Years ago as the e-book revolution dawned, we said that i...
sethgodin.typepad.com | Posted 05.25.2011
Working with a great team at Amazon, I'm launching a new publishing venture called The Domino Project. I think it fundamentally changes many of the ru...
Dorie Clark | Posted 05.25.2011
Becoming known as a thought leader -- an expert who develops innovative and sometimes game-changing ideas -- is partly a matter of good publicity. Aft...
David Wygant | Posted 11.17.2011
When it comes to dating and meeting the opposite sex, you must be more childlike!
Jennifer Edwards | Posted 05.25.2011
This past Monday (Nov. 15th), I gave a talk for Women in Development, New York at El Museo del Barrio. The topic was 'Fundraising in the Age of Social...
Patricia Benesh | Posted 05.25.2011
Picture books have a time-honored place in childhood. Now the vook will add a new dimension.
Jen Grisanti | Posted 05.25.2011
Every now and then, you experience a moment of sheer joy and pure inspiration inspired by something you read or watch that speaks to you and builds your spirit in a very magical way.
Chris Guillebeau | Posted 05.25.2011
If everyone could answer the question of why they do what they do, I think the world would be a better place.
Susan Stiffelman | Posted 05.25.2011
By fostering outside-the-box thinking in our children today, we'll position them to truly succeed in the lives they live tomorrow and ever after.
Pedro L. Rodriguez | Posted 05.25.2011
Super Angels rely on positive media coverage incorporating buzz words and talking about growth opportunities, but instead we're out there talking about how they wanted to fix valuations and stunt growth for their competitors.
Boyd Morrison | Posted 05.25.2011
When deciding whether to indie publish, don't overlook all the questions traditionally published authors have been dealing with for years.
Jeff Rivera | Posted 05.25.2011
Bestselling author Seth Godin, made headlines when he told me exclusively in my interview for Mediabistro that he would no longer be publishing books...
Tara Subramaniam | Posted 05.14.2012