Category Archives: Work

Oh boy, this is going to be trouble. But since my readership is small, they’ll never know my tiny blog weighed in on such a “heavy” subject. Such is the subject of the virtues of small companies. I’m referencing the … Continue reading →

I am about to start a new book called Think Big, Act Small by Jason Jennings.  I am hoping this book will affirm a long-held belief of mine that big companies should adopt elements of the startup business culture to … Continue reading →

Not you. Well, maybe you. Actually, I was making the call to some higher power. Or directing the ether to send an eddy my way with one nice passion-filled, blockbuster idea that I can put some sweat equity into. Like … Continue reading →

I used to work for Graham Glass in late 2001 — but only for about three months. I was struck with one of his statements in my interview whereby he said code should be a work of art — it … Continue reading →

Have you witnessed this phenomenon? Phase I: You perform well and are recognized as a dependable performer. Others, well, not so much. Consequently, you get all the challenging projects — sometimes two and three at a time. Others, sitting around … Continue reading →

I am struggling with yet another work dilemna — am I the biggest complainer lately or what? Have you ever been asked to do something with full knowledge that that is the wrong thing to do? I’m in that situation … Continue reading →

My company, heretofore nameless, is moving to a modified outsourcing approach. I say “modified” because they are planning to buy deliverables instead of outsourcing complete projects. I am not completely sure what the motivation is for this new approach. And … Continue reading →

Strange title, I admit and a long post as well. Patiently read and it may all make sense. If not, I apologize for the time-waste. The e-mail arrived yesterday morning. Due to poor company performance, my bonus will be at … Continue reading →

I’m reading two very different books right now. One is Sojourner: An Insider’s View of the Mars Pathfinder Mission and the other is DW: A Lifetime Going Around in Circles. Folks, these are two very different books. One is about … Continue reading →