Category Archives: Business
Obama and success
I came home from vacation last week to find President Obama had said something odd. He’d forgotten to add the word “alone” to his statement. I’m pretty sure that’s what he meant to say. But there is still something disturbing … Continue reading
Likable lawyering
Protecting one’s intellectual property and trademark is no laughing matter, but evidently it doesn’t mean you have to get nasty about it. Thanks to Mashable, I recently found a case that was downright neighborly. Author Patrick Wensink recently published a … Continue reading
Exceeding expectations not always good
Last Friday I took the day off work to watch the kids while my wife took a bunch of cub scouts (we’re Bear Den leaders now) to day camp. Since I knew I’d be home, I arranged a few things … Continue reading
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J.K. Rowling and the bold business model
The Harry Potter series will soon be available as e-books. That in itself is good news for many people, but according to this article the real excitement may be in how Rowling is releasing them. Along with the more standard … Continue reading
Gatekeepers
I listened to a podcast recently by a group of published authors discussing the advent of e-publishing. One of the key points they brought up is the concept of The Gatekeeper. In their industry its the publishing houses and editors, … Continue reading
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Kathy Ireland: “Supermogul”
I just finished reading this article on Forbes.com about Kathy Ireland’s business empire. It’s interesting stuff. The bottom line is that she combined her name recognition with a talent for design and created a brand that has nothing to do … Continue reading
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SOPA is bad. So is piracy.
Bob Sullivan, a writer for MSNBC.com and an opponent of the SOPA/PIPA bills that are causing our favorite sites to shut down in protest, raises an interesting point that is well worth remembering: So tonight, while you’re patting yourself on … Continue reading
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Book Review: Great By Choice – Jim Collins & Morten T. Hansen
As a business-owner of sorts I am very interested in new findings in business and leadership. I recently was recently talking to my brother about my company and how we need a guiding vision going forward from our first successful … Continue reading
Google in my head
Google is turning up their Creepy Factor yet again, though anyone who didn’t see this one coming isn’t paying attention: Google is sifting through the photos and commentary on its blossoming social network so its Internet search results can include … Continue reading
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Your mind is worth something
I just encountered this interesting article from Adrienne Graham at Forbes.com about the value of your experience and thoughts: I can’t tell you how flattering it is to be approached by representatives from major companies seeking my wisdom and advice. … Continue reading
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