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Darren Gold
- Apr 17
On Stewardship
I am often struck by a single word. A powerful word has so much to say. The very best words defy easy definitions. They bring forth...
Darren Gold
- Apr 3
The Future Shock Is Here
Will the rate of technological change brought about by AGI exceed the human ability to adapt to such change? See my thoughts below,...
Darren Gold
- Mar 20
Why Not Spoons?
We can and should honor the contributions of Milton Friedman and his University of Chicago colleagues. At the same time, we must now lay...
Darren Gold
- Mar 6
Elon Musk and the Real Power of Entrepreneurism
Great entrepreneurs don't just build valuable, enduring companies. They change context, reimagine systems, craft new narratives, and...
Darren Gold
- Feb 21
Begin It Now
The time for a new world paradigm is now. History is replete with myths, worldviews, and paradigms that powerfully shape human thought...
Darren Gold
- Jan 30
The Power of Smiling
Smiling can change the way you experience the world. And how you experience the world determines the actions you take and the results you...
Darren Gold
- Jan 23
A Time to Serve
To serve when you yourself are in need is the ultimate act of leadership. The new year has started and, unfortunately, things are not...
Darren Gold
- Jan 9
Of Bread and Circuses
We are increasingly tired of the circus-like nature that has infected our political and economic institutions. Our leaders need to grow...
Darren Gold
- Jan 3
Reflections on the Past Year
The end of the year has been a time for rest, reflection, and reading for me. In this week’s post, I will be sharing a summary of the key...
Darren Gold
- Dec 12, 2022
The Ultimate Wartime CEO
Zelensky is a living demonstration of the ultimate wartime leader. He leads with both a clenched fist and an open heart. Last week, TIME...
Darren Gold
- Nov 28, 2022
The Beautiful Game
The heart-warming scenes of Japanese soccer fans cleaning up after their team’s victory over Germany is one more reason to watch the game...
Darren Gold
- Nov 14, 2022
On Endurance
The great companies and leaders of the next decade will be those who are willing to endure. This past Saturday at 6am, I joined a small...
Darren Gold
- Oct 31, 2022
The Power of the Second Act
Second acts are the mark of a life well lived. While available to all, they are only truly possible for those who are willing to open...
Darren Gold
- Oct 17, 2022
Perspective and Choice
From the stillness of perspective, you get to choose the quality of your experience. It is the power of this choice that determines our...
Darren Gold
- Oct 3, 2022
Why I Lead
Economic dislocations like the one we're currently experiencing, while painful, are healthy. They are the natural, salutary, built-in...
Darren Gold
- Sep 19, 2022
What Story Are You Telling?
Leaders who choose to see uncertainty as an opportunity will be leaders who preside over businesses that not only survive but thrive in...
Darren Gold
- Sep 12, 2022
Growth and Stability
Growth without rest, without stability, leads to the very malaise from which the world was so desperately trying to lift itself seventy...
Darren Gold
- Sep 5, 2022
The Case for Being Great at Something
When we encounter people who have devoted their lives to doing something great, we are reminded of what is inherently true for each of us...
Darren Gold
- Aug 29, 2022
The Power of Compassion
Unlike the taking on of negative emotions that can happen with empathy, compassion, properly understood, is a genuine and loving wish of...
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