Sometimes it’s Good to Restrict Yourself to a Hotdog on Stick

When others are “upping their game” by taking wine or crabcakes to a ballgame, perhaps it’s time to stick to a hotdog. When others go camping and bring their stereo, full kitchen, video games, watch the game on their iPhone (and obnoxiously bother you as you try to disconnect), perhaps roasting dinner over the fireContinue reading "Sometimes it’s Good to Restrict Yourself to a Hotdog on Stick"

Book Review: Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive

I read this book by Patrick Lencioni a few Saturdays ago. First off, terrific book. Go read it. If you’ve never read his books, he uses a story form to get his point across — often by using real world examples and describing the events as if you’re in the room. But it’s all make-believe. His simplicityContinue reading "Book Review: Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive"

The god of Efficiency

The god of efficiency. I’ve worshiped at this altar for years. You, likely, have also. Efficiency is good. It is valid and important, but it’s not the end. We can breed horses to be faster, but why not build a car instead? Strive after effectiveness. Be proactive and think about the long game. We canContinue reading "The god of Efficiency"

The Effective Executive — a book review

While listening to a podcast episode on Manager Tools I was reminded to read The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker. So I did. Except for Drucker talking about the “future of computing” looking forward to advancements like what we now know as “the internet” and computers that could process logic problems it’s still absolutely relevantContinue reading "The Effective Executive — a book review"