I recently blogged about the inspirational story from Seattle, of a nursery home also acting as a kindergarten.  Here is a short article about Slingshot posted by Stern Speakers, an innovative, top-tier agency based in NYC that represents me for speaking engagements. The article makes mention of this very example to illustrate the power of combining opposites:

You know I am a big fan of this very special holiday, and judging by the number of April Fools pranks, it seems that more and more companies are as well.  There were all kinds of examples of corporate levity and silliness around the world, perpetrated by organizations that wanted to make their customers and their employees laugh.

Later this month I will host a series of leadership events in Dubai.  This is part of a global Slingshot event series, to help shape sustainable companies and economies.

Albert Einstein was obsessed with the limitless power of our imagination and left us many great quotes on the topic.  One of my favorites:  “If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” Judging by his penchant for mind-stretching ideas, Mr. Einstein would have loved this next one.

I am pleased to be one of three judges who will pick the recipient of the 2016 European Innovation and Technology Venture Award.  Contestants are start-up companies from across the European Union, who are creating smart business solutions to address important social issues.