Scott Berkun
Who is Scott Berkun?
A best-selling author and kick-ass speaker. He writes books and essays, lectures @ Fortune 500 companies & top universities on creativity, management and a fun mix of everything else.
Scott offers services in speaking, consulting and training, contact him today.
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Is your book idea good? (Yes, I promise)
By Scott Berkun, September 2, 2010
It will take many hours to write a book. Therefore, you should write about something you, the writer, finds interesting. Why not please yourself? “Will anyone care about my story?” people ask. Yes – you. It starts with you. Many...
August 31, 2010
Being Geek: An interview with Michael Lopp
I had the chance to interview Michael Lopp, of RandsinRepose fame, about his new book, Being Geek. The book, like much of his writing, takes an honest approach to thinking about careers and life in the tech world, and he...
August 29, 2010
The founding fathers and their faith
Last week I finished reading Founding Faith, by Steven Waldman. The book explores the history of religion in America, focusing on what the founding fathers believed personally and expressed in their role in government. It was an excellent read and...Recent Essay (more essays)
#60 – How to be a free thinker
By Scott BerkunIn the same way a man can be chained to an oak tree, a mind can be chained to an assumption, a religion, a political party, or any idea of any kind. But the idea, like the tree, should not…
Essay #59 – How to pick a president
Turning off all media for 48 hours does amazing things for clarity. When you return to the web and TV, the insane and unintentional comedy of the civilized world becomes clear. As Voltaire wrote, “God is a comedian playing to…
Essay #58 – How to innovate right now
The biggest secret of innovation is that anyone can do it. The reason is simple: It’s just not that hard. Look up the word “innovate” in any dictionary and see what it actually means, instead of what you think it…
