Monthly Archives for September 2009
Selective Benefits and Web Applications
The term “selective benefits” is usually thought of in relation to programs such as welfare as in this definition of selective Benefits: Selective benefits are provided on the basis of a claimant’s income and circumstance. An example of a selective … Continue reading
As a society declines, it becomes more polarized
“As a society declines, it becomes more polarized as factions stake out turf they can cling to. Here, you have a choice. You can either embrace the widening middle ground now opening up between the polarities or exploit the passions … Continue reading
Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion
“Although I am recognized with this tremendous honor of being in the basketball hall of fame, I don’t look at this moment as a defining end to my relationship with the game of basketball. It is simply a continuation of … Continue reading
Candor in a Recession is Even MORE important
First a quote from Jack Welch on Candor “There’s still not enough candor in this company. [By that] I mean facing reality, seeing the world as it is rather than as you wish it were. We’ve seen over and over … Continue reading
Ground Zero
From 2006.
Don’t Sandwich Constructive Feedback Because People Aren’t Stupid
The “Sandwich Method” of feedback was the first method of constructive criticism I learned as a young manager right out of university. You know it – 1) say something positive then 2) give the constructive criticism and then 3) close … Continue reading
Schipul – 12 Years Old and Counting
The company is 12 years old today. Wow. What a journey so far! A huge THANK YOU to our clients, our employees and all of our supporters over the last 12 years. Black swans do exist, and thrive, with a … Continue reading