A popular career blogger once tried to make the argument that Christmas is destroying corporate America on CBSNews.com. I kid you not. Unfortunately, yours truly had a blog on the same site at the time. I remember thinking, Crap, there goes the neighborhood … and my credibility. Then again, the[…] Read On
People will always dangle carrots in front of you, only to yank them away at the very last second. You would not believe how many “sure things” and “done deals” I’ve had fall apart on me at the last minute. And I’ve been passed over for promised jobs and promotions[…] Read On
This has not been a great week for John Greathouse. ICYMI, the Santa Barbara-based VC penned Why Women in Tech Might Consider Just Using Their Initials Online for the WSJ and ran smack into the social media equivalent of an angry lynch mob. I’m sure he meant well, but suggesting[…] Read On
Most managers and business owners do what’s easiest, most beneficial, and least painful for them, not what’s best for the company. They kowtow to troublemakers and let dysfunctional situations fester instead of getting tough and dealing with them head-on as they should. That just incentivizes bad behavior. Like coddling whiny[…] Read On
I have a nasty habit of saying what’s on my mind. Actually, it’s a double-edged sword. Being fearlessly direct and opposing the status quo has played a remarkably positive role in my career. For that, I’m eternally grateful. And I highly recommend it. But my big mouth has gotten me[…] Read On
The most important process in business is decision-making. Hands-down. Big or small, if a management or project team can get that right, that’s half the battle. And if they can’t, they’ll fail. Period. Most don’t get it right. That’s why most ventures fail. Interestingly enough, it’s the same with small[…] Read On
You hear a familiar tone, as if from far away. As the sound gets louder you become vaguely aware that it’s an alarm. Your alarm. The dream you were having quickly fades from memory. It’s a good thing; you were actually getting it on with cartoon Lois in an episode[…] Read On