Monthly Archives: August 2011

Thoughts About Steve

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Everyone who has worked around technology the past few decades has a Steve Jobs story.  Some have observed Jobs at a distance and felt the impact of his creativity and decisiveness, others have worked with him directly and more explicitly … Continue reading →

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CliffsNotes as Long Form

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Neal Gabler always makes me think; last week he made me think a little harder.  His op-ed piece in the New York Times on August 13, 2011 “The Elusive Big Idea” (which I added to the Corporate Intelligence Radio Library) … Continue reading →

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Things That Work, Things That Rot

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

I think I know why Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world, if not the most valuable.  Simply stated, the company’s products are elegant, and they work.  They are intuitive, and they work.  They are designed … Continue reading →

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The Disingenuous Bop

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Imagine working for a company where more than 80% of your customers held you in disregard.  Congress has achieved that milestone of late, with an 82% disapproval rating.  I want us to internalize that carefully, as the vast majority of … Continue reading →

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