October 2011
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Blog Break
Q4 has become extremely busy and even trying to produce a weekly blog post has become a huge challenge. Rather than do anything halfheartedly I anticipate taking a break from posting new anything until after the first of the year.
Thanks for your continued support and interest in my posts! Until I return I would like to leave you with this Steve Jobs quote that resonates heavily with me, and...
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What Technology Doesn't Do
I have said this many times over the years, but I say again, I love technology. Though I long-ago abandoned being on the bleeding edge of the tech frontier, I do my best to stay current with the latest developments and offerings. My interest includes hardware and software, plus social networks.
As much as I embrace all things technology, I am reminded on a regular basis how important face to...
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Do You Like Being Taken For Granted?
How many times have you felt like a business owner really doesn’t care if you ever come back to their business or not?
Powerfeedback recently conducted a general population survey in which we asked respondents whether or not they continue to patronize a business even if they are not treated with respect or if they feel that their patronage is valued. Surprisingly, 53% said that they do....
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What Would Columbus Do?
As we approach the celebration of Columbus Day I often ask where are today’s explorers and navigators.
In my world of market research and business consulting I work with companies who are seeking out new and useful information (a.k.a. “explorers”) and while also looking for direction on what to do (a.k.a. “navigators”) with the collected intelligence. The...
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What Do Women Know About Leadership?
Do women have more leadership skills than men?
This week I had the privilege of working with three different women. Though all were in different fields they all had at least these things in common.
entrepreneurs
moms
In a committed relationship
Even before I learned more about them it was very clear that they were all very smart, well-organized and highly competent professionals. They...