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We used to be praised for analysis. If you were thorough, deliberate and methodical in gaining information for a project, purchase or RFQ, you had value. Of course, time mattered a lot less back then. Everyone was dependent within an imperfect communications system. Sales cycles could take months. Shipping products
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Sport teaches us much about life. Tenacity, competition and courage play major roles in victors and losers. I enjoy the stories and documentaries of sports legends. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were legendary rivals. Their work ethic and surreal ability to raise the game, players and league around them to
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There is very little joy in going to the post office or waiting in line at the DMV. We are required to use these services, yet often have reluctance. Going to the Apple store on the other hand is something we can look forward to. Getting ice cream at Marble
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When you propose a new idea, be prepared for the typical automaton response from those you share with, "Will it apply to everything we do?" "What about all of the work we have done?" The questions come in all different shapes and sizes. There's
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The new book, Rework, is a dangerous book. It may cause more people to change the world they did not realize was easier to change today. There is an approach via our new ecosystem of tools and talent to get work done. Sadly, many are still trapped in old economy
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When we watch artists in action - movie stars, professional athletes, world class teachers, marketers, leaders, clergy - we get the privilege of seeing the extraordinary. They make what is otherwise difficult look seamless, integrated and pure. It inspires most of us to go out and buy their gear -
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Leadership starts first and foremost with vision. You have to know what you want and where you are going. Then you have to have people buy your vision. No followers, no leadership. There are those who think they can run a business or survive in an increasingly competitive marketplace with
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It is difficult today to focus and execute. I like what I heard from a client the other day, “We like working with AscendWorks. While others talk, you guys do. We need more doers, not talkers.” I thought that captured a great essence on what can easily differentiate those who thrive in the new econo