While you enjoy that hot dog…
It’s Labor Day, but what does that mean in the United States, anyway? Most of us are smart enough to realize by the name of the holiday that it has […]
Management
Much of my career has been spent managing other people and their work. I’ve grown to have a few opinions about management. Some of them are informed by research and education, some of them are just from my experience.
Knowing when to stop
I tend to harp on craftsmanship. I’m impressed by people who have developed a skill to a place where they produce excellence without seeming to try, whether that’s goods or […]
Marketing isn’t sales. Sales isn’t marketing.
In a recent post, I alluded to the interplay of marketing and sales in organizational design. If you don’t feel like clicking that link, here’s the relevant bit: Frequently, sales […]
The power of craft
Have you ever looked at a really fine, handmade item closely? Look at the stitching in a well-tailored suit – it’s so tiny and precise that it looks nearly impossible […]
Experience versus skill
I’m seeking out consulting gigs while I’m looking for my next permanent opportunity, both to keep my skills fresh and of course, to keep income coming into the household. I’ve […]
The hidden marketing minefield
A couple months ago, Coca-Cola axed their Chief Marketing Officer, and then eliminated the CMO role altogether, replacing it with what they call the Chief Growth Officer. While the Forbes […]
7 strategies for stress communications
I’m stressed out, lately. And, like all of us, when I get stressed out, my ability to communicate effectively is impacted. Why? Because my limbic system takes over. The primitive […]
Asshole! Or how to make a bad first impression.
I’ve had some feedback from work colleagues how are now friends that when they first met me, they thought I was an asshole. Getting that type of feedback from one […]
Silence is noise
Strangely, this blog post came up in my Facebook memories this morning. Normally, I don’t re-read my old stuff when it appears, but this one, for some reason, caught my […]
An introvert’s guide to working from home
I bathed today, and shaved. Unfortunately, due to the combination of several factors, this is a big thing. These several factors: I’m an introvert. Suzanne is out of town, so […]