A Painful Partnership Lesson
Recently I wrote here about a deal I was involved in between a private technology company I had joined and a multi-national behemoth (I’ll call them Goliath), and some steps… Continue Reading...
The Kranz Dictum
Recently I wrote about Gene Kranz, and a leadership lesson we can take from the portrayal of him in the movie Apollo 13.
I want to follow up with… Continue Reading...
Panel Discussions: Tell Me When It’s Over
I’ve noticed something at trade shows, and chances are you’ve noticed it too.
There are more and more “panel discussions” instead of traditional presentations. Panel discussions involve a small group… Continue Reading...
Turning A Loss Into A Victory: A Story
I want to share with you a personal story. Since one of the companies I’m talking about is well known and this all actually happened, I won’t be naming names.… Continue Reading...
For Optimists Only! (FYI, You’re an Optimist)
How many times have you experienced the following: You believe you have an important insight that, when you share it, people nod their head and murmur “how true”? This is… Continue Reading...
What Apollo 13 Can Teach Us About Leadership
Like many, I love the movie Apollo 13. I’m still impressed that Ron Howard could create a movie that had us all on the edge of our seats even… Continue Reading...
