All business. Fly from San Francisco to Chicago. Arrive one evening and leave the next evening. One bag, one suit. All business. That was one week ago. A successful trip with the business result I desired. The script was simple enough, arrive at hotel and order room service as I prepare for my business the... Continue Reading →
My Desk Was My Fortress
I remember back in elementary school the day we rearranged our desks to face each other in groups or pods. Each pod had four or six desks facing each other. I was living through the beginning of the new "group work" in schools. We see it everywhere these days. Children are set to work in teams even for... Continue Reading →
Damn, I am a Sales Person
I am on this kick lately on introversion vs. extroversion. Off and on I am working through Susan Cain's Book, Quiet. I am an introvert and the topic is very interesting to me as I read more about open and collaborative workplaces and the promise of more networked learning. Computers, networks and open-work spaces.... Continue Reading →
Some People Are More Certain
I am reading a wonderful book titled, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking". Author Susan Cain has written the book I have wanted to read for years. I will share more from this book and its careful research in future posts. I thought I knew much on... Continue Reading →
A World That Can’t Stop Talking
I am reading the book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking", by Susan Cain. It is an important book that took the author seven years to write. I am halfway through the book, but could not wait to recommend it to you. My focus here is leadership and yea,... Continue Reading →