Author Archives for Blair Kirchner

mark twain

From the Sublime to the Ridiculous

June 14, 2021 12:11 pm Published by Comments Off on From the Sublime to the Ridiculous

My reference to ‘ridiculous’ in the title is not intended so much in the literal sense of ludicrous as much as the use of simple language with a humorous undertone. My use of the description ridiculous is in the context of something humorous including (at least in my mind) a light description of a heavy topic.


similarities

Can Incongruities and Similarities Take You To The Same Place?

May 22, 2021 1:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Can Incongruities and Similarities Take You To The Same Place?

I think we all agree that a clear pathway to both a better business and a more robust life is via creative thinking. Creativity is the Holy Grail in both life and business as it leads to solving difficult problems and also new perspectives on enjoyment.


paradoxes

10 Paradoxes That Will Bite You in the Ass (3rd in Series)

April 12, 2021 6:44 am Published by Comments Off on 10 Paradoxes That Will Bite You in the Ass (3rd in Series)

Are business issues more important than people issues? Could Warren Buffett be wrong? So, why would we post an article that starts by disagreeing with him? Perhaps if only to suggest that even one of the greatest business minds of all times can succumb to a paradox.


roadmap

Roadmap: Transitioning from catastrophes to paradoxes

March 15, 2021 2:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Roadmap: Transitioning from catastrophes to paradoxes

We have specifically done our best to respond to current events per the ‘COVID series’ and looking ahead we will get back to ‘business as usual’ by resuming our series on paradoxes.


values

Creating and Promoting Values

February 16, 2021 2:51 pm Published by Comments Off on Creating and Promoting Values

How has this current situation affected business – particularly from the perspective of Kirchner Group’s priority of “creating value while promoting values”? Collectively and individually, each and every member of our group lives their life and career consistent with our ‘why statement’.


running on empty

Time to Catch Your Second Wind

January 18, 2021 5:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Time to Catch Your Second Wind

Athletes and I am guessing most non-athletes are familiar with the concept of second wind. In a nutshell, it is ‘energy’ you rely on when you put your head down and push on against ongoing resistance – both physical and mental.


Look Up, Look Down, Look up…..You will get through this

December 16, 2020 12:43 pm Published by Comments Off on Look Up, Look Down, Look up…..You will get through this

On a recent hike I couldn’t help, but notice the rhythm (largely subconscious) of lifting the head to see what the trail has to deliver and looking at the ground for obstacles.


How To Use Your Vagal Lifeline

November 18, 2020 1:09 pm Published by Comments Off on How To Use Your Vagal Lifeline

In light of the persistence of the current COVID-19 situation, I have chosen (more than usual) to continue to use neuroscience from still another “different” angle.