Applying high output management principles in the digital age is crucial in our changing world. The internet has disrupted every major industry and changed the way every company operates. The philosophy Andy Grove wrote about in 1983 was based on his time leading Intel. At the time, Intel was a leader in the tech sector... Continue Reading →
Happy 2019 everyone! What a wild 2018 it was for the markets with all of the volatility. If you’ve been watching your 401k, stocks were on a roller coaster ride in 2018. As we kick-off 2019 it doesn’t appear that the volatility will slow down between the trade war between the US & China heating... Continue Reading →
Setting your own hours, being your own boss - oh the life of an entrepreneur. You can do what you want when you want because you are the boss. Right? Not so fast says Ben Horowitz in his book The Hard Things about Hard Things. Horowitz talks about his time as CEO of Opsware a... Continue Reading →
There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance that many grapple with throughout life. I struggle sometimes to portray confidence in myself yet not fall prey to narcissism or overconfidence. Ego is the Enemy provides a new way of objectively looking at your life and dives into the possible outcomes of not actively fighting... Continue Reading →
I’ve always been big into writing down New Year’s Resolutions and reflecting on the previous year. New Year's Eve was one of the most important holidays growing up because it represents a new beginning. It is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and look forward to what all you wish to accomplish in... Continue Reading →
The challenger sale profiles different types of sales personalities and identifies a group that consistently over time produce the highest likelihood of performance. The group as the title aptly references is a sales profile of the challenger seller. These individuals approach selling in a way that provides value to clients through education and providing alternative... Continue Reading →
The Lean Startup is a highly recommended book among tech entrepreneurs and folks that operate in the tech industry. I myself have heard CEOs I work with reference principles from The Lean Startup in their product development strategies. In fact, the first time I heard the term MVP - I wasn’t sure if the CEO... Continue Reading →
The book examines concepts that are just as pertinent today as they were when Rand began writing in the mid-late 1940s. The conflict between the individual’s ability of production and the creation of value versus duty and obligation to others.
If you are unfamiliar with Gary Vaynerchuk he is an entrepreneur who goes deep into social media and branding. His mantra is all about pumping out quality content to build a brand on all social media platforms. Gary wrote a book called Crushing It! which I just finished reading that opens with a little bit... Continue Reading →
