The title might be some hyperbole but a while ago I listened in on a product meeting that was eye opening in the sense that the bureaucracy explains why the product is in the state it is in after investing substantial amount of time in developing it. It was also a cautionary tale for every… Continue reading The Worst Product Meeting Ever
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Eight Things Your Employees Would Like You To Do
While your employees might appreciate free lunches, massages, and half-day Fridays during the summer (though I would really appreciate this one) the things that really provide them job satisfaction are not material in nature or quick fix management techniques. The things your employees would like you to do require caring, trust, and respect. Ask for their… Continue reading Eight Things Your Employees Would Like You To Do
Business Podcasts I Love
Podcasting has been around for a decade but I believe only recently has really become something that the general public has started to take notice of. Podcasts hosts come from all walks of life and topics cover almost everything imaginable. For business owners there is a wealth of great shows that provide inspirational and actionable… Continue reading Business Podcasts I Love
Business Books: Zero to One
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel was a quick read and a worthwhile one for any entrepreneur. I also think it would be a good read for any investors. At times while reading the book I found I was learning as much about an investing philosophy… Continue reading Business Books: Zero to One
Working From Home vs. Working From Home as a Parent
In the summer of 2008 my company ran out of space at my office so my boss asked me if I would mind working from home. I said no though I would miss the amazing view of the Pacific Ocean just feet from the window. I had already setup a Windows Terminal Server for the… Continue reading Working From Home vs. Working From Home as a Parent
Top Eight Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Talks
When my (then) girlfriend (now wife) bought me my first iPod in 2006 I fell in love with podcasts and business podcasts in particular. Many have come and gone over the years but two have remained must listens. EconTalk and Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders. I’ve now listed to nine years of the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders series.… Continue reading Top Eight Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Talks