The modern world began in 1919

“The Modern World began on 29 May 1919 when photographs of a solar eclipse, taken on the island of Principe off West Africa and at Sobral in Brazil, confirmed the truth of a new theory of the universe.”1 The new theory of the universe was Einstein’s...

Tribes

I finally got around to watching this talk by Seth Godin on Tribes this morning. It got me thinking about another discussion I’ve been having recently on Thought Leaders Central regarding the perennial Mac vs PC debate. We don’t make buying decisions...

Symphony and the power of intention

In this article I discuss the connection between AWARENESS, INTENTION and SYMPHONY.When you walked in the front door of your office this morning what was in your mind? I’m guessing there were probably 101 things ranging from dealing with an under-performing...

Education standards are falling?

Do you think education standards are falling?I would hazard a guess that almost everyone reading this completed Year 9 (of Form 3) Maths (or Math is some countries.)Here are some questions from the 2009 Year 9 NAPLAN Numeracy test. See how you go. You’re welcome...

Silicon Valley sidelines best talent

The NYT article here raises two issues dear to our hearts at The Spiral Path: discrimination against women in the workplace and cultures that frustrate innovation. In another string to the argument business is irrational and makes decisions that hinder productivity...