Dear Santa…

I love making lists.  I’m OCD like that – to-do lists, music play-lists, best-of-whatever lists, lists about things that suck that should stay in 2009, and yes, Christmas lists (notice the obvious omission of grocery lists – that’s one list I don’t do!).  This year is no different, and I have my business Christmas list [...]

#FunFriday – Sh*t That Can Stay in 2009

I have never been great at predicting the future.  So instead of jumping on the bandwagon with a 2010 predictions post, I thought I’d talk about some things from 2009 that can stay in 2009!  Yes, all of these things suck, and I have no use for them.  On we go…. 1. H1N1 – or [...]

It’s about the Fuzzy Stuff: People and Trust

Back in March, I was asked to write the monthly ‘Living the Value Proposition’ column for my company’s monthly newsletter.  In a very Jerry Macguire-esque effort – I stayed up all night thinking about value propositions – the tough to define, ever-continuous search to define the elusive catch-phrase that pops into peoples minds when they [...]

Leadership 101: Leaders Finish

I love sports.  I also love discussion that shows the parallels and commonalities between sports and business (one of the reasons I love reading @kris_dunn’s HR Capitalist).  I also tend to be one of those guys who thinks that leadership is the linchpin in the success of any organization – you can put a bunch [...]