“I think the celebrity author trend reflects, at least in part, the growing influence of marketing departments at publishing companies. The emphasis becomes on the easy sell, as opposed to finding the best quality and writing and illustrating. There are exceptions (I like John Lithgow's stuff, for example), but a lot of it is putrid, and the best of it is often ghostwritten. Save the ink. Save the trees. Save our brain cells.” ThinkingWritingEasyStuffBrainQualityCompanyGrowingTreeInfluenceExampleFindingsSellsMarketingCellsDepartmentExceptionTrendsPublishingEmphasisInkBrain CellsIllustrating Author:Jabari Asim
“Companies in the East put a lot more emphasis on human relationships, while those from the West focus on the product, the bottom line. Westerners appear to have more of a need for achievement, while in the East there's more need for affiliation.” NeedsHumansLinesCompanyFocusProductsAchievementWestBottomEastEmphasisBottom LineHuman RelationshipsWesternersAffiliation Author:Daniel Goleman
“One of the ironies of the stock market is the emphasis on activity. Brokers, using terms such as 'marketability' and 'liquidity,' sing the praises of companies with high share turnover... but investors should understand that what is good for the croupier is not good for the customer. A hyperactive stock market is the pick pocket of enterprise.” ShouldTermCompanyShareActivityPicksPraiseInvestingCustomersIronyEnterprisePocketsInvestorsEmphasisBrokersLiquidityTurnoverMarketability Author:Warren Buffett
“It can be difficult to be an introvert in church, especially if you happen to be the pastor. Liking to be alone can be interpreted as a judgment on other people's company. Liking to be quiet can be construed as aloofness. There is so much emphasis on community in most congregations that anyone who does not participate risks being labeled a loner.” PeopleIfsDoeHappensPastDifficultCommunityChurchCompanyRiskQuietJudgmentIntrovertPastorEmphasisLonerCongregationAloofness Book:An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith Source: An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
“We Experiment Endlessly, With New Products, New Methods, New Companies And New Marketing. A Successful Business The Emphasis Is On Experiment And Development, Ideas Are The Lifeblood Of Business.” IdeasCompanySuccessfulProductsDevelopmentMethodMarketingExperimentsEmphasisSuccessful BusinessNew ProductsNew Company Author:Richard Branson