Speaking in Newtown, CT yesterday, President Obama said : We can’t tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change. We will be told that the causes of such violence are complex, and that is true.  [.]  Surely, we can do better than this. then surely we have an obligation to try. Why is this not attempted? MORE >>

These five short videos will remind you what's important in life and work. This has been a difficult few days for everybody, especially for those of us who have children in primary school. had already selected the following five clips as the most inspirational and motivational videos of the year. Malaki Paul Sings "Listen" What can I say? MORE >>

For some time now I’ve been suggesting that social media as we’ve come to address it over the last few years doesn’t really matter anymore because it just is. We’ve given up on seeing it as some separate practice and accepted that it’s simply a function of marketing that must be integrated. photo credit: dgray_xplane via photopin cc. MORE >>

The party-mania this time of year can be difficult for introverts. Here's how to make the most of the networking opportunities while keeping your sanity intact. You love seasonal cheer and a good networking opportunity as much as the next person, but all that small talk can be about as appealing as getting a root canal for Christmas. MORE >>

When I was little, I learned that "Knowing was half the battle." More recently, I've learned another phrase--that "data is the new journalism." In times of national tragedy, more and more people take to the internet on data research missions after reading news narratives. It's not enough for them to just hear a story. Who can I support with a check?" MORE >>