The leadership lessons of Phineas & Ferb
We watch Phineas and Ferb at my house. A lot. Probably more then any other show, except for maybe… [more]
What is the best method for handling employees?
Here is a quick interview Tim Sanders did with Dave Ramsey. In typical Ramsey style, he doesn't dance… [more]
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Ray Lewis Interview
Ray Lewis talks about what he loves. This guy does everything with passion. … [Read More...]
How to Fire Someone
As small companies or organizations grow up, often the situation arises where people are working in an area that does not best fit their skill set, or they just aren't that good. This is uncomfortable, but many times leaders do not recognize the negative impact that NOT addressing it will have. Most (I don't think I'm exaggerating) managers avoid taking action altogether because it is tough. Here are some tips I have learned from doing it the wrong way over and over again. Maybe they will help … [Read More...]
How do you keep it straight?
So it is the New Year, and everyone has their goals, predictions, lists, etc etc up. I'm a resolutions guy. I think most people are, but this post isn't about that. In looking forward to 2011, more then ever before, I have a lot going on. A lot of goals, a lot of duties, a lot of things I get to do that I really love. This is the first year in a long long time that I don't know what tomorrow holds, or next month. There is always a risk to do too many things, and not do any of them well. I … [Read More...]
Why do so many people still not get it?
It is impossible to be on Twitter or Facebook or anywhere these days and not hear about social media and what you "should" be doing, and how you "should" be setting it up. Major companies have even gone away from pushing customers to their website (side note: dangerous!) but sending them instead to Facebook or Yelp!. It always strikes me though, so many people are still missing the point. Social media is a tool. It is a tool that helps you listen. The best companies - the ones doing it … [Read More...]
The leadership lessons of Phineas & Ferb
We watch Phineas and Ferb at my house. A lot. Probably more then any other show, except for maybe iCarly. While I am yet to find anything at all redeeming about iCarly, I was able to find some valuable life lessons being taught from Phineas and Ferb. In no certain order, here they are: Each day is a new day. The boys spend all summer figuring out what to do. Each and every day. So many times we bogged down looking ahead. We get overwhelmed by the sheer size of something before … [Read More...]
Do you name your muse?
I have had a number of instances where this has come up lately. How often are you working through a project, and you are killing yourself trying to find what the missing key is. Your idea/concept/product just doesn't seem to connect. It doesn't seem to land. Often I have found that the issue that holds us back is that we are unable to remove ourselves from our own small view. This is hard for individuals, but even harder for teams. How do we keep moving forward and keep focused when … [Read More...]
What is work life balance?
There is a distinct disagreement between people I talk with on both sides of generational divide. Here it is: Over 40 - not making work first is laziness and entitlement Under 40 (stronger the lower you go) - not making work first is "work / life balance' Who is right? Is there a right? The traditional mindset is pretty simple. Work/ Life balance is earned. Period. When you get to a certain age, or a certain level, the ability to be able to do things and have a more flexible … [Read More...]
Tara Hunt nails it
I recent post by Tara Hunt really caught my eye. I think the title is a bit deceiving, she not only talks about leadership, but talks about what being an "entrepreneur" - a TRUE entrepreneur is. I can't say it better then she did, and here is the link for Tara's post: CLICK HERE but I wanted to share it with the readers of this blog: Just recently, Jolie O’Dell wrote a great post on what it really means to be an Entrepreneur in the midst of hundreds of people claiming to be entrepreneurs … [Read More...]
The Blank Label interview
I had the opportunity to chat with one of the most exciting entrepreneurs out there today, Danny Wong of Blank Label. Not only is Blank Label seemingly EVERYWHERE (NY Post, Mashable, etc) but Danny himself is an example of someone who is able to balance a number of plates in the air. I wanted to talk to Danny about what it was like to take the non traditional approach (he co-founded Blank Label before he graduated) , and just "launch" and what he has learned from this journey. Josh: What … [Read More...]
Chris Brogan on Building Product Ecosystems
Chris Brogan has a great video on how he starts to think about products and how they work together. I have admired Chris for a while for doing so many things at once with excellence, and in this short video he explains some of his thinking. Enjoy! Chris Brogan on Building Product Ecosystems … [Read More...]
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