As a geek, engineer, early adopter of internet technologies, and an individual citizen, I agree with my buddies Robert X. Cringely and Mark Gibbs and their assessment the internet is a utility and should be managed as such (Yes and with you Jared ;-)). However, as a capitalist and free-marketer, I have a hard time […]
Sitting still is sometimes the only thing to do
Trying to convince people that activity does not equal action, and that sometimes sitting still, thinking about the problem; or letting a process run its course before tweaking it, is very tiring for me. Anyone who knows me can attest I always move faster than most people, get more things done than most people, and […]
Knowing when size matters
Two situations, same decision process, different decisions because of understanding of “Size”. A – Very Large Company A (vlcA) is looking for a supplier to provide a specialized service. The team assigned completes their research and determines Small Company B (scB) has the best product/solution and makes the recommendation to the executive team. The executive […]
The Discipline of Conversations
Absent the brain of a genius or the family fortunes of a mogul; The ability to manage interactions, negotiations, tough conversations, and touchy situations has been a characteristic of successful people since the beginning of time. It’s a subject I frequently talk about and get invited to present at various conferences. A few weeks ago, […]