Everywhere I look, there are ads marking Mother's Day. Mostly they conform to stereotype: flowers, jewelry, perfume. Not a lot of books. Not many computers. Few tools. Little that's useful. Margaret Heffernan bookcomputerconform Change image and share on social
On overnight flights, I have trained myself to get to sleep almost instantly after takeoff. I always listen to the same audiobook on my iPod so my brain knows, regardless of time zone, that that voice means it's time for bed. Margaret Heffernan audiobookbedbrain share on social
How can any company know if its processes, products, people are safe? Only if everyone is watching and telling the truth. The first part can be assumed; the second cannot. Margaret Heffernan assumecompanypart Change image and share on social
I don't think a true company - one that builds sustainable value - can ever only exist online or remotely. Margaret Heffernan buildcompanyexist Change image and share on social
Speaking is what most people work on. They forget the thinking and the breathing and instead try to occupy space with sound. Margaret Heffernan breatheforgetoccupy Change image and share on social
Once you have power, you are inevitably surrounded by people who have their own agendas and will tell you whatever advances them. Margaret Heffernan advanceagendainevitably Change image and share on social
Research shows that when we read words on paper, it reduces our stress levels by nearly 70 percent. We also read more carefully than on tablets or laptops. Margaret Heffernan carefullylaptoplevel Change image and share on social
Noise is a buffer, more effective than cubicles or booth walls. Margaret Heffernan boothbuffercubicle Change image and share on social
If the company depends entirely on you - your creativity, ingenuity, inspiration, salesmanship or charisma - nobody will want to buy it. The risk and the dependency are too great. Margaret Heffernan buycharismacompany Change image and share on social
Companies are bought for their revenue, customer base, technology, or people. A few great companies offer all of these, but any valuable business offers one. Margaret Heffernan basebusinessbuy Change image and share on social
