A Change In Direction: Where Doth Thou Blog?

After stewing periodically for my lack of posts, I decided to fearlessly compose and expose readers to my random themes about…blogging, and what inspirations might arise after a deliberate session of meditation.
I believe I’ll change the direction of what has become an infertile Orange Acorn.
Some bloggers post regularly, within a structure, with an indication of [...]

THE BEST THING ABOUT THE FUTURE…

The best thing about the future is that there IS NO DATA!
I heard this quote, possibly attributed to the noted futurist, Thornton May, at a transformational leadership panel discussion this morning at TechColumbus. This panel was anchored by Maureen Metcalf of Metcalf & Associates, Ben Blanquera, Rattan D’souza and Carl Fernyak of MT Technologies.
What this [...]

P-I-N-G 4-3-2-1 REDUX

Two weeks ago I posted P-I-N-G  4-3-2-1, a method I practice to stay in touch, to remain relevant.

 
Today, Seth Godin reminded me of just how applicable my PING-procedure can be.
His conclusion:  Friction rewards intent and creates scarcity.  Seth defines friction as the ease, or lack of ease, of communication.  If the channel is free, and [...]

The Zen of Networking

First…you won’t need business cards.  Well, not so many at least.
Prepare to attend networking events by tuning up your radar…sharpen your sensors and turn your awareness to the present tense.  I believe the behavior that will serve you most effectively when meeting others is the awareness of how you can help them.  Regardless of what [...]

Lead From the Bottom, Lead From the Middle, Lead From the Top…But Lead!

What grade do you give your CEO, your manager, your mayor, your boss…on their leadership ability?
Not their management style…you manage THINGS and PROCESSES…you LEAD people.
So how is the leader you have in mind doing?  Do they inspire you to follow them?
Do you share their vision?…Enough to encourage others to work toward this vision?  Did the boss [...]