Decision making. It’s great when the consequences matter very little. But more art than science is the same thing that keeps us up at night wondering if we made the right decision — especially when it impacts or changes peoples’ lives significantly. Nothing screams that more than looking at your kids’ faces thinking, “I could really screwContinue reading "More Art Than Science"
Power
I asked someone to prepare a report. So they did it. But it wasn’t because I was right, smart, or knew more, but because I oversaw them. I’m their boss. Contrast that to making pancakes (or waffles or crêpes) with my kids on Saturday mornings. While they may not listen to everything I say, theyContinue reading "Power"
It’s Never Enough
It not only keeps us going, but the underlying urges, desires, and emotions push us on to advance beyond everything we’ve ever done. We accomplish something and we’re not satisfied. We achieve more than ever before, and our expectations still are not quenched. We are young. We have never done it before. Why do weContinue reading "It’s Never Enough"
What Would You Expect?
I had a discussion with a friend (at a different company) who lamented how his boss didn’t do ______ for him. He was, of course, annoyed. Why wouldn’t the boss treat him that way and share that relevant information with him? The question was raised, “well, how are you treating your directs?” The question wasContinue reading "What Would You Expect?"
Waste — What a Precious Gift
We’ve advanced so far as a society in world that we can afford to waste. Whether it’s wasting Google searches because now they come so cheaply, waste food because it comes so easily and affordable, waste gasoline, waste robots on performing silly tasks — or even waste time exploring cat gifs on YouTube! And that’s such aContinue reading "Waste — What a Precious Gift"
Jeff Beaumont 