Notes from the field.
Occasional thoughts on relationships, deal-making, and what it actually takes to move technology and marketing companies forward.
What empathy-centered leadership looks like – Work Life by Atlassian
Remote working conditions are accelerating the conversion of leadership styles from ‘command and control’ to ‘connect and communicate,’ emphasizing empathy. Source: What empathy-centered leadership looks like – Work Life by Atlassian Lots o…
Layoffs rock the IT services industry amid move to the cloud | Network World
Some pretty telling numbers in this article. The Cloud is truly transformative and the companies who are leveraging it are setting themselves up for success. Those that have decided not to pivot are paying the price!!! Companies that specia…
Great Read on where things are heading
I would not say this is gospel as to what things are going to look like but it’s a good perspective and worth the read http://www.nfx.com/post/labor-marketplaces/
Working remotely is going to be part of the “new normal” we need to get used to it!!
joshbersin.com/2020/05/remote-work-is-sinking-in-and-the-impact-is-bigger-than-we-realized/ Great information in this article about what remote work is all about and how people are looking at it going forward. If nothing else the surveys sh…
Deliver Career-Changing Mentorship with 25 Tips from the Best Mentors We Know | First Round Review
Having a mentor or being a mentor are both extremely fulfilling. Here are some tips that can hopefully make that relationship thrive!! Tactics mentors can use to deliver more impactful advice to their mentees. Source: Deliver Career-Changin…
Lots of great points!!! We need to BUILD!!
flip.it/5Gfy-P You might not agree with everything in the article, but you can’t argue that it doesn’t make sense. We need to find a way to BUILD!!!
This This This
http://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2020/04/14/when-your-employees-are-remote-you-have-to-stop-the-body-in-seat-mentality/ The butt in seat mentality was never the right way to manage!!! Companies need to get rid of these kinds of though…
Looking for a Job Has Changed Forever — and Here’s Why – ERE
Editor’s Note: For over two decades, John Sullivan has been a consistent contributor to ERE.net. Throughout his 1,024 articles (wow, right?), he has explored trends, challenged conventions, and offered solid advice. Never afraid to call out…
The Day After: What Will Recruiting Look Like? – ERE
Another great article that hits the nail on the head. To state the obvious, we’re in uncharted territory, my friends. Every day hour brings new announcements and changes from every level of government as we all scramble just to stay in plac…
The Great Global Reset – ERE
Great article below. Hits on a lot of high points about what the future might look like. Enjoy!! I’ve had the misfortune (or fortune, if you’re perverse) of living through a few major global crises. I founded Jobing.com in 2000, a year befo…