

The Fourth Commandment Of Strategic Planning: Set Audacious Goals
There are many acronyms used in goal setting, all for the benefit of having meaningful and everlasting goals. One is to set BHAGs — big hairy audacious goals, as Jim Collins calls them. Let me explain why those are critical for growth. Why must every organization and every leader be “audacious” in their goals, and why must they be willing to eat their own breakfast — meaning their current way of doing business? Have you ever thought of this question? What are the common denom


Google Has Unleashed a Plan to Disrupt the College Degree
Google's new certificate program only takes six months to complete, and will only be a fraction of the cost of college. BY JUSTIN BARISO, AUTHOR, EQ APPLIED@JUSTINJBARISO Google recently made a huge announcement that could change the future of work and higher education: It's launching a selection of professional courses that teach candidates how to perform in-demand jobs. These courses, which the company is calling "Google Career Certificates," teach foundational skills that