We live in the world of intangibles. If you are keeping score and have expectations of what should be given to you, then it soon becomes an illusion. The new economy has changed things. It demands generosity and is much more fluid.One of the metrics I keep in my head is the number of people I … [Read more...]
Friday, May 18, 2012
Relevance And Vigilance
"Be distinct or be extinct" - Tom Peters Every day, I think about how to become more valuable to my audience. It pushes me forward. I am not sure I am much different from anyone else that truly wants to play in the sweet spot of the new economy. Being relevant translates to frequency and … [Read more...]
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
It’s Not That Easy
From the outside, things do look easy. That's what happens when we see success. We see how easy it looks. We don't see the reality behind the success.One of the worst things you can do is underestimate the work and the courage it takes to build something great. Work is the determination and … [Read more...]
Monday, May 14, 2012
What Do You Believe?
“When you don’t know what you believe, everything becomes an argument. Everything is debatable. But when you stand for something, decisions are obvious.” - Jason Fried, Founder of 37signals I think good debate is healthy. It helps to flesh out an idea and clarify thinking. I have some great … [Read more...]
Friday, May 11, 2012
A Strategy For Working With Fewer Customers
I don't find mass market appealing. If you have to work with many people at a low price point then your job is to get distribution and transact as much as possible. If you are starting a business, you might find the right market and tap into it. Put a net out in a stream teaming with fish and you … [Read more...]
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Pivoting When Things Change
It is difficult, and almost impossible to predict the changes coming in our industries. The trick is not digging our heels into the conventional way we may have approached things, but it is in being able to pivot when change hits us. We must change. Being able to maneuver in the midst of change … [Read more...]
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Perils Of Diving Off The Deep End
You may be thinking about building something. Perhaps you have dreams of building a business with employees, square footage and equipment. Or you might see an opportunity in a market and want to automate it with software. I have been a part of many ventures and can see the allure and draw for an … [Read more...]
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
We All Need To Be Growing
Our fast-paced world continually obsolesces us. Innovation not only in technology in systems, but also in thought, makes the demand for keeping up a high priority.For me, the foundational pieces don't change. I have to be reading, writing and connecting with people. That is what changes me and … [Read more...]
Monday, May 7, 2012
When You Have A Lot Of Choices
Some days, the world comes at me with dizzying speed and it's hard to keep up. I have a few choices:Check out Disengage Attack the problems Hand offI don't necessarily like being out of control, but I come to expect it as part of playing in the information age. Work gets pushed on me … [Read more...]
Monday, May 7, 2012
Competing On Predictability
When I am on the road, I love to experience new services. It is a break and an adventure. However, when I have a lot on my mind, there is solace in franchises and brands that are consistent whether I am in Texas or New York. Restaurants, bookstores, coffee shops and hotels can provide a predictable … [Read more...]
