Andy (אברהם נפתלי) Blumenthal Leadership, Technology, Life, and Faith ✡

Thought this was an interesting sign someone had in their office.  PURGE the things that no longer bring PURPOSE! Yikes! I wonder who ...

Below are some key Federal Financial Management Terms: Authorization:  Act of Congress that permits Federal programs or activities to...

So it's a funny thing about decisions... Decisions are supposed to represent the conclusion of a process involving the following ste...

I thought this was a nice necklace.  The lady in the hair salon had a necklace in the shape of a scissors. I asked her about it becaus...

So I heard a story from a friend and colleague that I thought was important.  It was about someone in their organization that was being ...

Wow this was tough... I was at a luncheon with some friends, including a couple we're friendly with that's been dating a while. ...

So just a couple of birds, right? Not to me! There were a number of reminders to me today about how special and fortunate it is for an...

Just some fashion festive before Shabbat. Suggestions for some nice hats for Jewish ladies who cover their hair in synagogue or out.  ...

So in today's New York Times Sunday Review, David Rieff provides some insights on the state of terrorism  that we are living with.  ...

So I am reading this book called, "What Your Boss NEVER Told You." In terms of leadership, a key principle is stated very w...

So had three funny instances today of the tales of woe when it comes to love. The first was when someone was telling me that they are tr...

It was funny at work recently. The team was having some "technical difficulties" getting something done.  It wasn't...

An age old question, "Love 'em or leave 'em?" I heard one young man say, "I love her...but I'm not in love wi...

Everyone and their brother seems to be jumping on board to hit on Netanyahu , the Prime Minister of our "Major Strategic Ally...

We all know from psychology 101 that what we pay attention to and give to is what is really important to us.  Parenting is an examp...

Unfortuantely, like many things we do...we do it only halfway.  While there is certainly a place for vetting issues, moderation, and comp...

This was an interesting sign + sticker in Washington, D.C. It asks to Stop Fighting Congress or perhaps stop the fighting in Congress. ...

Interesting book review in the Wall Street Journal on Moments of Impact-- corporate strategy meetings.  The authors, Ertel and Solomo...

Another candidate for picture of the week.  This guy is wearing "tape measure" suspenders.  Oh, how fashionable!  While th...

There is a funny joke that is timely for election season, and it goes something like this... "It was election time and the polit...