Failures Matter

Ever been to a stand-up comedy act of a newbie comic? It is a raw, unpolished and unusual experience. Every once in a while, a bunch of these newbies group together, and someone offers them a platform with a microphone. The tickets typically cost half (or less) than regular, and the venue is not very …

Personal Productivity: Getting Started

‘Time’ is the most valuable resource we have. Yet, millions of us waste precious time on an almost daily basis, in the pursuit of our goals and objectives. Here are three simple but powerful techniques I have personally used, to make the most efficient use of my time… Make Lists; Lots of Them! I use …

Brave, New World

Today… Your customer can cut through all the Marketing propaganda you put out Your customer is a part of a community that interacts with each other – via reviews, ratings and comments Your customer is on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Telegram, TikTok and every where else Your customer has the means to effortlessly compare your …

Setting up a Home Computer

I’ve been working with computers since the nineties. Over these past two years alone, I have had to upgrade or setup more than 6 laptops or PCs for folks at home. Each time a new computer enters our household, I end up following a number of steps to ensure they are optimized and onboarded in …

Leadership Essentials

While addressing a panel on Change Management last month, I was asked: What does Leadership mean to me? What are the essential characteristics a leader must possess? Enough and more has been written on this topic, and of course, there is no right answer to either of these questions. That said, I have had plenty …