The drawer to my grandfather’s secretary desk would not shut. The desk would qualify as an antique if not for the one leg that doesn’t match the other three, the result of a handyman my Popou employed somewhere along the line. It was originally a … [Read more]
The 80/20 Rule In Cyberspace
I attended the BEA this week virtually, via Twitter feeds. One of the tidbits I picked up was a tweet that quickly made the rounds. 7% of books generate 87% of book sales and 93% of all published books sell less than 1000 copies each. I found … [Read more]
Pink Slippers On The Reinvention Runway
Last August I wrote a series of posts on my advice to those receiving the dreaded "Pink Slip." It's almost a year later and while I believe the economy is starting to turn for the positive, I also think those pink slips will continue for a while … [Read more]
Time to Reinvent: Warning Sign #7
A friend calls you for a favor. His son wants to get in your business. He asks if you'll meet with him and talk. You know you should say no. You almost say no. But you don't. You agree. Because he is your friend and his son is a nice kid.You promise … [Read more]
What Do You Do When You Hear The Word No?
How do you react when someone tells you no?Do you stop in your tracks and turn around?Do you use it as an excuse to stand still and do nothing?Does it make you think someone else knows more than you?Do you feel as if you've been handcuffed and are … [Read more]
When Temporary Inconvenience Signals A Pause To Be Grateful
There are some things I am not sure I will ever get used to working from home. Like these days when the building decides to shut off the water from 9:15 until 5 to work on the plumbing infrastructure. I used to crumble up those notices they slid … [Read more]
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