Bi-Directional Observations
In career advancement, it is necessary to look ahead. It is equally important to look behind you. What got you here, will it get you there?
Social Grace
Social Grace is the key to all business (and personal) relationships.
IT Transitions
IT is transitioning, are you ready? I have worked in the IT field for roughly 20 years. When I entered the workforce, I was an intern with a company supporting numerous clients, including a large law firm. We were their service desk and network support team. They were lawyers….they did not do technology….but technology was
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Potential
Are we the oak tree or are we the acorn?
To the Cloud!
The cloud is the future...but whose future?
Leadership is earned, not given
In a recent discussion with a former colleague, a fellow people manager, we discussed various leadership traits. More specifically we discussed the tendency to promote the best individual contributors (ICs) to leads and/or managers. This has been a long standing “tradition” in most areas of business, but has become very prominent in the IT industry
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Keep Up or Catch Up
If you are a part of a growing business, it makes sense to have a 1-, 3-, and 5-year plan. How are you going to grow your business? Organically or Externally? Beyond that, you must consider what factors are necessary to scale your entire company holistically. As a member of the IT community, I have
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Welcome
Welcome to my new blog! As I’ve gone through my career, I’ve wanted to continually improve. I am always asking for feedback and through the years have gained some insights into business, technology and leadership. More importantly, I’ve learned that there are synergies between the three and that the IT world is evolving. Not just
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