Notes from the field.
Occasional thoughts on relationships, deal-making, and what it actually takes to move technology and marketing companies forward.
Has the Scrum Product Owner Role Run Its Course?
If the agile ideal is self-organizing teams, why have a product owner making decisions about their work? Is it time to abolish the product owner role? Source: Has the Scrum Product Owner Role Run Its Course? This is an interesting take to s…
Failure: The Gateway to Success — Harrison Media Holdings
Too many of us are scared to take that job, accept that new challenge, or make that move to a new state, all because of what, failure? What’s the worst that could happen? If you fail in the process, you just need to get back up because in t…
Why is this being looked as as a new “thing”
Peer to Peer Influencing Just saw this article and it amazes me that people or companies are surprised by this. Claiming that Peer to Peer influencing is the next big this is ludicrous. It’s been a Big Thing forever. People who are looking …
Brené Brown on Empathy – YouTube
An Awesome Video!! Well worth watching and I promise you will get something from it….most likely a whole lot of somethings!! Enjoy!!
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gave a brilliant lesson in modern leadership – Business Insider
A company — even a huge one like Microsoft — is only its people. If they place such extreme value on a number, what value do they place on other essences such as humanity, empathy, and joy? What moves them to go to work and create, build an…
Marketing tech vendors need to find right balance between digital and human interactions | TechCrunch
Marketing tech vendors need to find right balance between digital and human interactions | TechCrunch — Read on techcrunch.com/2019/03/29/marketing-tech-vendors-need-to-find-right-balance-between-digital-and-human-interactions/ Technology i…
Science Finally Reveals the Truth About People Who Wear Funky Socks | Inc.com
Sending the message you’re a creative, independent, and powerful person is as easy as putting something different on your feet — the data proves it, too. Source: Science Finally Reveals the Truth About People Who Wear Funky Socks | Inc.com …
2 snap judgments people make when they first meet you | Ladders
Once you recognize the importance of trustworthiness over competence, you can take control of the impressions you make when you first meet someone. — Read on http://www.theladders.com/ Lots of great points in here. Amy Cuddy’s book is reall…
The Resume Is Dead. Here’s What Innovative Companies (Including Tesla) Are Using to Hire Instead | Inc.com
Need top talent? Then you need this. Source: The Resume Is Dead. Here’s What Innovative Companies (Including Tesla) Are Using to Hire Instead | Inc.com Finally companies are starting to get it. It is the intangibles that are the hardest to …
Generation Z and the rise of the Chief Digital Experience Officer | WP Engine – Ad Age
Gen Z doesn’t differentiate between marketing and technology, and neither should you. CMOs will have to become chief digital experience officers. — Read on adage.com/article/wp-engine/generation-z-rise-chief-digital-experience-officer/31681…