Probably a combination of getting older and busier, I now wake up at 5:00am every single day. Some consider it too early, but that time has become critical to getting a meaningful start to the day. That start usually provides a high-quality, two-hour span in which to get things done before tending to a waking family and the rest of the world.
Category Archives: Management & Leadership
Overly Confident
This week NPR interviewed comedian Chris Rock in lieu of his Broadway debut. Chris Rock has perfected his craft and has remained at the top of his game for more than two decades. That’s a hard feat, which begs the question: how can someone achieve that?… Read the rest
Who’s Accountable For The SEO Black Hat?
The New York Times today published an investigative report by David Segal on J.C.Penney's fantastic 2010 performance in organic search engine results, which helped boost online sales. However, this performance turned out to be largely the result of an agency's extensive black-hat search engine optimization (SEO) campaign, far out of Google's compliance zone.… Read the rest
Builders Versus Traders
In a recent conversation with a founder and CEO of a fast growing digital content company, we pondered why most of the buzz and celebration around tech startups these days is when they raise money or, occasionally, undergo an exit like an IPO or acquisition.… Read the rest
Holiday Card Etiquette For Digital And Analog
Maybe it’s the recession, or maybe it’s a sign of the digital age. I’ve been receiving a disproportionate share of holiday e-cards versus traditional paper cards sent via snail mail. I like e-cards because they’re friendlier to the environment, though I still like receiving paper greetings as well.… Read the rest