“Humans now create in two days the same amount of data that it took from the dawn of civilization until 2003 to create.” Eric Schmidt, Google Executive Chairman A pretty staggering fact.In all that “stuff” we try to mine through lie countless individuals telling you the right way to do something. Or the wrong way. […]
Why Bragging Is Not A Bad Thing
I used to think bragging was bad. I thought it was arrogant and was evidence of an overly developed ego. That idea was reinforced growing up. The message I got was that it was better to appear humble and not make a big deal of your achievements. The underlying Greek superstition was that if you talked too […]
The Books That Made A Difference – Day 18
In the last five years I’ve discovered a number of authors whose writing has influenced my thinking and my direction, who inspire me and make me think. This is a partial list, but a significant one – one that I’d like to share. Linchpin – When I was still in my corporate job, I didn’t […]
What To Do If (Or When) You Get A Pink Slip
There’s a dirty little secret no one wants to tell you. Here it is. Good economy or bad economy, job security is a myth. Even when the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report comes out and the numbers look good, all it takes is one new person in charge of your group or one management consultant […]
The Days After – Day 16
The days after I left the building for the last time were not easy. Anyone who tells you they are is lying. Big time.For me they were filled with uncertainty about what was next. I knew what I wasn’t going to do. I wasn’t going to look for another job like the one I had. […]
The Day I Left The Building For The Last Time
There are moments in your life that no matter how long ago they’re behind you, the memory is always fresh, the details vivid. That’s how it is when I think of the day I was told that my job was being eliminated. I knew something was different before I walked into the lobby of the […]
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