Recently, Shelby and I, in the name of this blog, decided to sponsor a local fundraiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. That decision got me thinking about the late Randy Pausch and his Last Lecture book and video. I started re-reading the book and came across this quote on page x of the … [Read more...]
When constraints and the critical path collide
Twice in the last two days, I have been the constraint on the critical path to a project's success. On the surface, that makes me sound all sexy and important. The reality is that I lost the freedom to manage my time. The double-headed monster of procrastination and setting priorities is the root … [Read more...]
Small business resource that will save you time and money
A while back my Third Tribe Marketing friend Matt Mansfield interviewed me for his "The Elephant in the Could - How Safe is Your Data?" blog post. I enjoyed the "interview" because it turned into a conversation and Matt and I got a chance to know each other better. Matt is a man of integrity so it … [Read more...]
Why Customers Matter
One of my three words for 2011 is customers. Every business focuses on customers - right? Well, actually no. My experiences in 2010 proved to me that many large companies have forgotten about the customer in favor of the product/service and the bottom line. I chose this word so that I can focus more … [Read more...]