Mark McDonald on IT Planning for 2011
Mark McDonald, of Gartner, offers some excellent tips for IT planning for 2011 in a post titled Three things to think about as you plan for 2011. In the
Links for July 4 2010
I assume I'm below average by Derek Sivers Quote: To assume you're below average is to admit you're a beginner. It puts you in student mind. It keeps your
Foto Friday – Barn Owl
This is a Barn Owl from a recent visit to the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center's First Saturday event. Notice the differences in the wings...the owl can
I can, but should I?
A simple question that can do so much. Whether hiring or choosing vendors, take a few seconds to ask: I can, but should I?
Open Leadership – Book review
I grabbed a copy of Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead (affiliate link) by Charlene Li for my business trip last week.
Links for June 27 2010
Competition is overrated by Chris Dixon on cdixon.org Quote: Startups are primarly competing against indifference, lack of awareness, and lack of
Foto Friday – Kolob Canyon, Zion National Park
This is a photo taken at the highest point in the Kolob Canyon portion of Zion National Park. Taken in April 2010 during our Zion trip. Taken with Canon
Make sure you can live up to your own hype...
Image by Aprile C via Flickr I'm in Atlanta this week on business. I decided to stay at a nice little boutique hotel in midtown called the Artmore Hotel.
Links for June 20 2010
Lead From The Front and The Back by Simon Sinek on Re:Focus: Yes leadership is about leading, standing out front. Yes leadership is about painting a
Foto Friday: Sunrise at Yellowstone Lake
This is a photograph of a sunrise over Yellowstone lake. Taken the first morning in Yellowstone in September 2009. Capture with Canon 5D and Canon 24-105
Can we stop trying to run IT as a business?
I really dislike it when I hear someone in IT say that its time 'run IT as a business'. Why? Because both terms normally convey a sense of importance upon
Doctorate degree pursuit update & announcement
Doctoral Studies Update & announcement of my new website - Distance PhD. I just realized that I hadn't shared an update on my doctoral studies in a
Links for June 13 2010
BP oil spill: Leadership and IT failure Quote: As the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues to grow, reports suggest that several IT failures may
Foto Friday – Eastern Screech Owl
Tracie and I went over to the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center's First Saturday event. They have quite a few birds of prey and are opening a center about 3
CIO's – what's your team's story?
In my post earlier this week, I spoke, or more accurately typed, about the importance of story. I wonder if there are any CIO's and IT leaders out there
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