Topic: 60 Minutes

The Island of Misfit Toys

  This past Sunday, when 60 Minutes aired a piece about the forsaken places that our old electronics go when we throw them away, I was reminded of the old Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer claymation holiday special about the Island of ...READ»

Why not Extraordinary Transparency?

Did you watch 60 Minutes last night? The primary news segment was about the CIA's Extraordinary Rendition program. Reportedly, they basically kidnap suspected terrorists and fly them to countries where torture is allowed, such as ...READ»

Poll: Wal-Mart Brand Most Symbolizes America

Which brand do you think Americans most associate with America? Coca Cola? Google? A Vanity Fair/60 Minutes poll found that almost half of all Americans say Wal-Mart best symbolizes America today, with the mega-retailer notching 48% ...READ»

Howdy, Jury Duty

Yesterday, for the first time in my life, I served jury duty -- well, not quite yet. Awhile ago, I received a notice in the mail that I was a telephone stand-by juror, and when I called Wednesday night, the message indicated I needed ...READ»

Be Vewwy Quiet! I'm Hunting for Excuses!

Ken Lay might want to rethink his "I was fooled" defense, because it's the same one used--unsuccessfully--by former WorldCom exec Bernie Ebbers, who was found guilty on nine counts of fraud today and now faces up to 85 years in ...READ»

Going Nucular

It's always bugged me that President Bush can't pronounce the word nuclear. I thought it was because I am a speech person, thus prone to being critical about such things. Until lately, however, the only people to call him on it ...READ»

Send in the Clowns

When it comes to the health of your company, it's time to stop clowning around.READ»

Medical Tourism Drops 14%--Can It Survive the Economy?

Is the medical tourism industry--which aims to provide quality care for those who can’t afford or access it at home--losing its target audience?READ»

A CEO Grieves

The leader of Forrester Research, George F. Colony carries the weight of loss -- of family members, Forrester's president, and a friend aboard one of the hijacked flights. In a message to employees, Colony offered his perspective on grief.READ»

Third Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference Rocks the Rafters

Wednesday's Third Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference <http://www.azentrepreneurship.com> was one of the best days of my life. Not only did 250 people show up in the middle of a recession to see each other and help each ...READ»

The Mensch of Malden Mills

I'm sure you've seen or heard about this, but in case you haven't - I thought I would share this story with you, from 60 Minutes: (CBS) For years now, we've been hearing about corporate executives who made fortunes for themselves ...READ»

Ten Things You Can Learn From a Comic Strip

CEO DAD'S TUESDAY TIRADE When I’m not (literally) drawn into the panels of one of Tom Stern’s CEO DAD strips, I spend a lot of time hanging out, thinking about my lot as a fictional character. It stinks in a lot of ways. I ...READ»

HR, Internal Recruitment, & Middle Mgmt: What 'Stats' Are You Using To Judge Talent?

Bill James is a really, really smart guy . . . who most people have never even heard of. And if you watch the video on him titled 'Baseball's Stat Man' (that broadcasted on 60 Minutes last Sunday), there may be some serious nuggets ...READ»

Jeffrey Wigand: The Whistle-Blower

Six years after disclosing the tobacco industry's deepest, darkest secrets, Jeffrey Wigand, the ultimate insider, remains as outspoken as ever. Here's why he believes the war against big tobacco is becoming more important, and why he thinks Enron's Sherron Watkins is no hero.READ»

New Appointment: White House Farmer? [updated]

Leaders of the new food culture say rip up the South Lawn and plant a vegetable garden. Is this the beginning of the recessionary Victory Garden?READ»

Medical Leave

Your next heart surgery could well be in Bangkok -- but don't worry, it'll be "in network." How your health care is taking wing ...READ»

• The Most Innovative Ways to Nap

Barack Obama, David Axerod, David Plough and Optimism

I was watching 60 Minutes last night. They did a piece on the Obama campaign featuring David Axelrod and David Plough, the campaign’s chief strategist and campaign manager. Steve Kroft asked how President Elect Obama was able to ...READ»

The Banality of Obama's "Cutting-Edge" Web Event

President Obama has availed himself of almost every major medium in this month's PR blitz. 60 Minutes, Jay Leno, ESPN, CNN, primetime press conference, The New York Times. Now he's taken to the Web, keeping Americans apprised of his ...READ»

From Wall Street to Dubai

Diary of a tech entrepreneur's adventures in the hot zone.READ»

• Eight Tips for Doing Business in Dubai
• What the Wall Street Crisis Means for Big Tech
• How Wall Street's Meltdown Will Affect Your Career

Third Age

This is your father's Web site. And damn proud of it, too. Third Age is the unofficial digital playground for empty nesters, curious Internet students, devoted care givers, out-of-practice bachelors, wary investors, adventurous ...READ»

Is The New MacBook Green? Ask Greenpeace.

We know the drill by now: every few months Apple rolls out some new iPod model, seducing us to trash our still-shiny-perfectly-brand-new one. We tend to think of this as progressive design. However, these days progressive design must ...READ»

Leadership: Crouching Competition, Rising Tiger

“I’ve got holes in my game.” That’s one of the first things Tiger Woods told the media after his first victory of the 2008 PGA season in the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines. “If you’re not getting better, you’re ...READ»

A Living or a Life?

Most of us must make a fateful choice: should we devote our time and talent to making a living -- or to getting a life? Mark Albion, who chucked a fast-track career at Harvard Business School, proves that there's a third way.READ»

Welcome to Club Fed

David Novak made 11 cents an hour baking bread during his stay at Eglin Federal Prison Camp in Florida. Now he makes a nice living advising white-collar felons on what to expect on the inside. Read on. It might keep your CEO scared straight.READ»

Starbucks Used To Be A Small Business

When our forefathers arrived on this continent they brought with them a vision of a new world with thriving commerce and raucous marketplaces. No matter what the media may be pushing on us about the economy, the vision ...READ»