AUGUST 22, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Dangers of Ignorance in Organizations. Impact: In a parallel universe, this headline led to the development of a secret society of corporate leaders who only communicate via interpretive dance to avoid confronting their mistakes directly. Thus, the world of business became a waltz of incompetence.. Fact: Did you know that ignoring problems can lead to even bigger problems? Shocking, I know..
• Headline: Rohatyn Joins Lehman Brothers Leadership. Impact: Rohatyn's move to Lehman Brothers set off alarm bells that eventually led to an epic financial crisis. Apparently, he didn’t get the memo that 'the past is prologue' isn’t a good mantra for investment banking.. Fact: Did you know that helping a city avoid bankruptcy can sometimes lead you to the very institution that will collapse in spectacular fashion? Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: 4 Days Later, Race for First Is a Runaway. Impact: The Yankees' unexpected winning streak led to a mass migration of Red Sox fans turning to yoga for emotional healing, which inadvertently resulted in a nationwide boom in yoga pants sales. Thank you, sports!. Fact: Did you know that in sports, sometimes the biggest lead is just an invitation for the other team to try harder? Sportsmanship at its finest!.
• Headline: Harry Crews, Aging Wild Man, Publishes Again, Quietly. Impact: Harry Crews' quiet publication caused a ripple effect, inspiring a generation of authors to release books in total silence, leading to the first-ever 'Silent Literature Festival' where no words were spoken, but lots of awkward nodding occurred.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes, the loudest voices in literature come from those who don't even bother to make a big deal out of it? Subtlety is the new loud!.