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In memory of Steve Jobs…
From Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address. “No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever … Continue reading
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Needing a startup pitch? Think like a poet!
Recently I had the pleasure to attend Deploy 2010 hosted by Seattle 2.0, and I watched several startup pitches. I know there are millions of ‘how to pitch’ articles out there, but it prompted me to revisit and update my … Continue reading
Culture: Define and evolve your secret sauce
In my previous post, I talked about the definition of culture, its ingredients and how it supports your organization’s success. I concluded that: culture enforces and feeds what makes you successful; and culture is a living system that supports and … Continue reading
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Intrapreneurs: Navigate the corporate maze for innovation
How do you innovate within an established corporation? That is the dilemma of intrapreneurs. A company, regardless of its size, can become complacent, stalling innovation. This often happens after their first success, when all hands turn to process management for … Continue reading
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Highlights from Japan
We had a great visit to Japan. Kyoto was more beautiful than I remember, as cherry blossoms were everywhere. Tarkan (my 11-year-old son) and I had the opportunity to visit Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima and Tokyo. I have … Continue reading
