“How do I Keep Up? This is one of the most common questions I get from folks, or a variant: “Do you sleep?” or “Do you have a family?” I can answer succinctly: “I don’t, in shifts, and yes… I think.” I’ve dedicated my life … Continue readingKeeping up with the Social Web
I’ve never traveled more than I do in my current role. Although it comes in spurts, I’m currently traveling 4 out of 5 weeks. While it can certainly take a toll on loved ones and your own body, I’m starting to get more comfortable with … Continue readingTips From a Road Warrior
Yesterday, I wrote a blog post about Mzinga. Although I had the best intentions, I posted without complete enough information, which was a mistake on my part. I apologize to Mzinga for any problems this has caused for them. As soon as I get the … Continue readingA Public Apology to Mzinga
It’s amazing how things come back around, when you least expect them. Earlier today I talked to John Batelle, the CEO of Federated Media, he spends a lot of time educating clients and helping them learn, moving them from the “Why” to the “What” to … Continue readingThe Importance of Nurturing
I’ve returned to Twitter last week, after taking 20 days off, and I’m getting a lot of questions from people asking about the “outside world”. There’s a condition known by prisoners that get comfortable with conditions that return even after they are released, I’m sure … Continue reading20 days off from Twitter: A View From The Outside
Even if you work for a large company, you are still a company of one. You are you own CEO, CMO, CFO and CIO, on ocassion, you’ll be your own intern but that’s a different story. Every great company has a goal, a mission, or … Continue readingWhat’s Your Career Mission?
This has been the busiest year of my career by far, I’ve traveled (and held blogger dinners) in great cities like Tampa, NY, Virginia, Hawaii, Colorado, Austin, Dallas, So Cal, Barcelona, and Tokyo; I’ve accrued many-a-frequent flyer mile. I published several research reports, (won an … Continue readingThank you 2008
This post has nothing to do with technology, but everything to do with communication I’m not a great speaker, but someday hope to be one. I have learned that being in tune with your audience is key when it comes to giving your presentation. When … Continue readingThe Glances
Last week, I flew in from Tokyo and after a quick family reunion went straight to Dallas Texas forum, and met with clients here in SF in end of week. This week is as busy as before, and Ill be with clients Mon-Wed (I had … Continue readingSchedule and Blog Redesign
My living Grandmother won’t read this post, unless my mom prints it out for her and hands it to her in person –actually a common practice in my family. A few weeks ago, I had a phone conversation with Grandma, we talked of politics, and … Continue readingGrandmas, Newspapers, and the Internet
