Love Your TEAM
Usually I write about team dynamics and productivity but today it is not about the “external team” you work with – It’s about the team WITHIN you. Please join me in welcoming your TEAM (Time,… Read More »Love Your TEAM
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Consumer vs. Creator
We are all Consumers: Necessities: Food, Shelter, Clothing, Transportation Luxuries: More or Better versions of Necessities Materials: Things we may not need, but make us (want to) feel a certain way Content: Useful information or… Read More »Consumer vs. Creator
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Imagine: If you asked somebody on opinion on their work, this is what you get? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We are expected to have an opinion on our work. Some may be more informed, perhaps even deeply rooted… Read More »¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Expensive and Free
Information wants to be expensive, Information wants to be free. A classic dichotomy since before the Internet was born. Some knowledge are more valuable being held secret while others when free and shared by many.… Read More »Expensive and Free
Would you Rather
Who do you care more about: The many skeptics who will criticize everything and not try anything? The few who want to maximize their potential and will work for it? Say 10% of your audience… Read More »Would you Rather
Random Thoughts on Relationships
I grew up in a retailer family and spent many summers at the shop running both the fun and not so fun parts. Seeing all parts of the action, I fully appreciate the dedication required… Read More »Random Thoughts on Relationships
Let’s stop the “War on x”
During high school, I wrote a paper on American culture as one characterized by a “warrior culture”. When issues are identified, the natural response is to declare an enemy and then motivate resources against them.… Read More »Let’s stop the “War on x”
Opportunities everywhere
What makes you angry? What would you have liked to be able to do but unable to do so currently? What have you seen at other countries that is for some reason not available here?… Read More »Opportunities everywhere
Big Problem vs. Big Tool
Staring at the Puzzle Big Problems that require multiple perspectives, understanding complexity, on the underlying root cause, and for execution. Is sale declining due to weakened branding, product performance gap, pricing, execution in store? Or,… Read More »Big Problem vs. Big Tool
Patterns, patterns everywhere
Experienced and Observant drivers will know the real road signs to look for. Not the posted traffic signs, but what is happening around you. Behaviours of other drivers, the area you are in, the… Read More »Patterns, patterns everywhere