GoDaddy & Media Temple: The Direction of Influence
GoDaddy purchased Media Temple today. Here's a lesson we can learn about the direction of influence - which can help even our next hire.
Submission tips for getting help on Support Forums
Getting help on support forums shouldn't be so hard. But what if we're the ones making it hard? Here are 5 tips to help you get the help you want.
Influence is a Full Contact Sport
There are lots of different ways to influence. But the kind I want, and the kind I'm describing is different. In my book, influence is a full contact sport.
Five Branding lessons from WP Engine
With their new site overhaul and brand refresh, here are five branding lessons we can learn from WP Engine.
You just don’t know, So act accordingly
Events and conferences are places where my defaults betray me. I know this. I know better. So I have to act accordingly.
Want more innovation? Slow down and collide
Everyone is talking about the need for increased creativity. Want more innovation? Slow down and choose an alternative path: collision.
The Commoditization of Intellect
As things get cheaper, easier and faster to accomplish, it might lead us to despair. But the commoditization of intellect doesn't need to.
Don’t Lose Your High Performers
You do all you can to hire right. But once you have your high performers, don't make these three mistakes, which will result in losing them.
Why our growth initiatives fail
Come step into my world and see if any of these reasons match your experiences for why our growth initiatives often fail.
Stop using terms like Expert
You can have experience and influence without calling yourself an expert. And if you keep using terms like expert, you'll quickly experience the downside.