Entries from August 2008 ↓

The 1-Hour Email Year

Sometimes someone invents something so clever, yet so obvious, that you smack your head in wonderment and exclaim, “Now, why didn’t I think of that?!” It’s that way for me with the zip-lock bag, Velcro and the $5 latte.

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Rewards are Risky Business

Companies and organizations love to recognize their greybeards. Why, in just this past week, we’ve seen two “Lifetime Achievement” award ceremonies. Certainly, it’s fine to recognize years of service, long term accomplishments and contributors with deep pockets. But, as you might have guessed, we have a better idea.

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