Alone and ambiguous
You gotta love Les Potter. Check out his recent post on working alone as a sole proprietor. This is one of the two questions I get asked most often by people considering going out on their own. I've been at it for nearly as long as Les. So, question one is how do you...
Controlling our communication devices
Last night I sat on the plane next to a fellow from one of the railroads. He'd been to computer training for the railroad's procurement software. He was marveling at all the amazing technology devices and tools available. His wife wants an integrated phone so she can...
A Case for Involvement & Ownership
My daughter starts kindergarden on Tuesday. Last night I attended the ubiquitous parent orientation. Mostly a repeat from my son's session four years ago, with one singular exception. The class lists are still unset. That's right, just two days before the students are...
Culture fascinates
About 10 days ago I put out a query to some colleagues asking what they would like to know about regarding my experience training in the Middle East. I am trying to decide if I should write an article. Wow, did I receive (and am still receiving) a lot of feedback....
Unresponsiveness: The new fashion
I think I missed the memo. When was the decision made that we're no longer supposed to return calls or respond to e-mails? Is it just me, or has business become ruder in the past six months? Truly, I am finding it difficult to get people to call me back. At least send...
Working with pride ensures our strategic role
Today I'm a little hot under the collar. I've had a disappointing interaction with someone at an organization I don't respect. I know this organization doesn't value strategic communication, relationships with vendors or the contributions made by either vendors or...
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