Things that come to mind on a topic (or two) … maybe interesting facts, a personal opinion, or reflections on an experience.
Sometimes the backstory is the better story.
Often we’re so focused on the story that we miss appreciating why the story itself became a story. Every story has a backstory; sometimes it’s the better story.
“You want me to wear a hard hat? Really??”
Pictures can make your proof argument more impressive, but it’s hard to beat a live, in-person demo. And if you can’t do a live demo – try video. Take a look.
Lowell Foster – Obituary
Lowell Elliott Foster’s obituary as it appeared in the Raleigh N&O on June 22, 2015. Lowell was born on July 5th, 1922 and passed away on June 17, 2015.
Lowell Foster – A Pretty Good Person
It’s been said we’re the sum of our experiences. That may be true, but I think a lot of what we are – who we are – comes from our parents.
“Who am I? It’s not an easy question.”
Discovering who you are can be really tough. For me it happened when I was unemployed, had a wife and two children to support, and had to (re)write my resume.
The Dynamic R. Buckminster Fuller on WUNC
R. (Richard) Buckminister Fuller was a man of many talents. I had a chance to hear him when he came to ISU back in 1975, but passed. I SO wish I had gone.
5 Ideas – National Storytelling Festival
My dad told me once “If you learn one thing, then it was worthwhile.” Sometimes you learn more, like at the National Storytelling Festival last weekend.
VoIP Hi Def Conferencing. Amazing & Free!
I’ve been working with data/voice/video networking (especially VoIP) for most of my career. But the other day I lived through an abysmal audio conference call.
Five Principles of Selling
As a senior executive (now CEO/Chairman) at Cisco, every quarter Chuck Robbins is responsible for generating hundred-million-dollar revenues from North America.
NASA Langley – Selling the EBF3 Story
Working with NASA scientists and engineers, I learn about technology they develop, then help them find licensing opportunities for the Intellectual Property.
Jimmy Buffett and Social Media
Last night at Walnut Creek I heard Jimmy Buffett’s best concert ever. It got me to thinking about how much social media and Jimmy Buffett have in common.