Leadership: We Can Always Improve

Posted on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013

What is Leadership? There have been numerous studies and dozens of books addressing this topic. But what does leadership really encompass? And, how does a leader differ from a manager? Leadership is a quality or skill that can be acquired, but many people are not sure how to do this. Also, leaders exhibit certain qualities… Read on

Take the Long View on Coal Gasification

Posted on Thursday, November 8th, 2012

There are only two coal gasification plants under construction in the U.S. right now (another is being planned, for Texas); and both have been in the news in the 10 days. I’m seizing the moment of this publicity to make a case for taking the long view of this and other emerging technologies which have… Read on