By David on Jan 7, 2009 in Featured, Leadership, Leadership Principles | 2 Comments
At the recent Changing Times conference I attended in Europe, there were many conversations over lunch and in the evenings about careers. And, I heard a troubling concern among the young adult professionals from Europe, America and the Middle East – how to find a job of value where they can make a difference, work [...]
By David on Jan 5, 2009 in Blog Strategies, Blogging, Featured, Image & Reputation, Leadership | 2 Comments
Twitter, the popular online mini-blogging service, is in serious, deep PR trouble that has the potential of cratering the online company’s value. It is all self-inflicted, I believe, due to its own arrogance and lack of respect or understanding for transparency and openness.
I just returned home to D.C. after a series of lectures and consultations [...]
By David on Dec 30, 2008 in Featured, Leadership, Leadership Principles | 1 Comment
(Hluboka, Czech Republic) Someone emailed me to ask who was behind … who was sponsoring … the truly outstanding Changing Times Conference – held at the Townshend International School in the southern Czech Republic. The organizers are seen in the photo at the right … five young adult professionals from Europe, America and the Middle [...]
By David on Dec 26, 2008 in Featured, Leadership | 0 Comments
Between now and the end of the year, I am attending and giving a series of lectures and workshops at the Changing Times European Young Adult Forum. It’s held at the Townshend International School in the southern Czech village of Hluboka nad Vitavou.
I have never before known of such an astonishing conference that brings together [...]
By David on Dec 23, 2008 in Featured, Leadership, News Media | 2 Comments
(Prague, Czech Republic) I heard a lot about Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) during the Cold War. I was at CBS News at the time, and aware of the fine work done by RFE/RL journalists to inform the Russian people of what was really happening in their country, despite continuous attempts by the [...]