Digital, Interactive, Technology
From time to time I see a post about social media that proclaims “It’s the Tools” or ‘It’s the tactics” or “It’s the knowledge”. Each one of these posts inevitably go on to proclaim why it’s the tools, tactics, or knowledge that are the main driving force behind social media. Each one of these post [...]
Tue, February 9 2010 » Development, Growth, Social Media » 1 Comment
We don’t innovate here. Hearing those words changed my entire work outlook. Those words also sent a meeting off the rails and into the back corner to be dusted off later. It’s not something you expect to hear someone say. Why would you? Companies are supposed to be forward thinking and reaching towards the [...]
Mon, January 4 2010 » Development, Growth, Innovation, leadership » No Comments
Every company should have a set of CORE rules. These rules will define a company. Breaking one of these core rules is grounds for mocking heckling and jeering, as well as immediate dismissal. Companies should give prospective job seekers these rules in the interview process as a kind of introduction to the company.
Rule 1 should [...]
Mon, December 28 2009 » Development, Growth, Innovation, Interview, leadership » No Comments
Wow last week was one of the best weeks I’ve had in a while. First I got to review the Droid. Then I got invited to look at Clove. Again all of this is thanks to Albert Maruggi, President of Provident Partners. This post is going to be about Clove and it’s my second attempt [...]
Thu, November 12 2009 » Development, Growth, Innovation, Social Media, Twitter » No Comments
Questions come from where you least expect it. Being able to answer those questions is what will define the tone for the rest of the conversation.
Yesterday Meet Minneapolis had a 3 hour workshop for some of its employees dealing with customer service. To facilitate the workshop Meet Minneapolis brought in Tom LaForce. During the break [...]
Wed, November 4 2009 » Development, Growth, Social Media, leadership » 1 Comment
People spend major amounts of money trying to figure out what’s next. I know I ask myself the same question on a daily basis. So I was pleased to see a post by Arik Hanson on just that subject. In his post he outlines 9 words to keep in mind when looking for what’s next. [...]
Tue, November 3 2009 » Development, Growth, Innovation » No Comments
I love when an idea I have is met with a resounding thud or silence. This was the kind of response I got this morning in our companies all staff meeting. Why would anyone appreciate a thud or silence? Simply put, it’s because this thud is a sign of either a failure on my part [...]
Mon, November 2 2009 » Development, Growth, Innovation, Social Media, Twitter » 2 Comments
Larry Page, co-founder of Google, offered up 2 important words to the 2002 graduating class at Stanford University.
“Don’t settle”
These words still ring true today. Whether you are just starting out, made it to the peak, or somewhere in between these words should always be on your mind no matter what your background is. These [...]
Tue, October 27 2009 » Growth, Innovation » No Comments
MISSING: Geek/Developer/Creative TRUST!
I’m missing something and I’m hoping you all can help me find it. It’s gender neutral. It speaks with a passion for what it believes in. People call it Geeks, Nerds, Artsy, Modern, Thoughtful, Innovative, Brilliant & Disruptive to name a few things. It looks for an outlet for its passion.
If you know [...]
Fri, October 23 2009 » Development, Growth, Innovation, leadership » No Comments
What did I do when I realized Systems Administration wasn’t the right thing for me? I thought and I thought and I thought some more. It may seem counterproductive to think about things as much as I do but for me it helps out a lot. What follows it just some of that thinking I [...]
Mon, October 19 2009 » Development, Growth, Social Media, blogging » 1 Comment