John A. Byrne, the editor-in-chief of BusinessWeek.com, has sent along a wonderful 1990 speech by John Gardner. A friend of his re-reads the speech each year.
As many of us contend with our craft's challenges, foremost among them is the need for self-examination and renewal. I was struck by the timelessness of the observations and guidance in the Gardner talk.
It is highly recommended reading.
