So many leaders or teams quickly move too quickly (or skip entirely) the early parts of a new project/initiative, failing … More
Category: strategy
2019 Gartner Security and Risk Summit
I recently went to the 2019 Gartner Security and Risk Summit in National Harbor (outside of DC). This was my … More
Know when Working Harder isn’t going to Work
A dedicated employee who will work harder, with a greater sense of urgency (and maybe some extra hours when needed) … More
Audiobook MBA
I recently had the idea to create a list of audiobooks that would provide a comprehensive business education for those … More
CIO 101 for Entrepreneurs
This morning I got to share IT infrastructure, business strategy, and business architecture tips and recommendations with some local current … More
Don’t get Stuck in the Past, Present, or Future
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how each person has different tendencies. Some of us are introverted. Some are analytical. In addition … More
Organizational Operating System Upgrade?
I’ve started reading Brian Roberton’s book Holacracy, which talks about an organizational management approach focused around self-organization and protected autonomy. … More
Work on your life, Not just in it
I was chatting with some friends recently about making time to reflect on your life, and making time to really … More
How to Pick IT Systems for your Small Business
If you’re the CIO, Director of Technology, IT Person, or Only Person (Solopreneur) at your organization, here are 5 areas of questions areas … More
How does a CTO Spend Time?
I’ve recently realized that I’ve been drawing a similar pie graph several times recently, explaining how I spend my time … More