Unless you walk out into the unknown, the odds of making a profound difference in your life are pretty low.

Something mysterious happens to a curious, fully engaged mind - and it happens as often as not, subconsciously. Strange little sparks are set off, connections made, insights triggered

An ability to embrace new ideas, routinely challenge old ones, and live with paradox will be the effective leader's premier trait.

Winston Churchill said that appetite was the most important thing about education. Leadership guru Warren Bennis says he wants to be remembered as 'curious to the end.' David Ogilvy contends that the greatest ad copywriters are marked by an insatiable curiosity 'about every subject under the sun.'

With most competitors moving ever faster, the race will go to those who listen (and respond) most intently.

Collections of books and other documents, either printed or electronic, are a form of congregation.

The best kept secret in the global economy today is this: When your service is AWESOME you get so stinking rich you have to buy new bags to carry all the money home.