Wandering Into Wisdom
This blog chronicles the knowledge, insight and wisdom I encounter every day as a leadership consultant, executive coach, educator, father, friend and citizen. This site is dedicated to my father, Louis (Jack) Laughlin, who passed on to me an appreciation for wisdom. A special thanks to my friend Isaac Cheifetz, a businessman and journalist, who helped me understand the value of blogs and encouraged me to write one.
Sounds Too Good*
A talented presenter can make even the most mundane or insignificant topics seem dramatic and important. They use charts without a zero baseline to make changes look more extreme. They show astounding hindsight before they predict the future. But most of all, they cultivate a manner of speaking that exudes authority and knowledge, a British accent helps. I’m always a bit guarded when people present too well.
