A quick note on deviance
The Ramones are quite possibly the greatest punk band to ever assail the eardrums of the New York Pink Scene of the ’70s. The Ramones, know three chords. The Ramones are dirty, smelly rock junkies who live in vans and drink copious amounts of alcohol while corrupting the impressionable youth. Perhaps all three of these … [Read more…]
What’s in a Personal Brand Anyway?
Have you heard about this “personal brand” thing that is catching on? No, what the hell is it? Why do I care? Just what are you getting at here Jason? I’m glad you asked! I’ve worked for a long time to build a reputation among the people I work with whether they are clients, co-workers, … [Read more…]
Open or Closed Networks: How well do we play with others?
A colleague wanted to share some pictures with me yesterday. She sent me a link to her photostream. Simple enough, I clicked the link and found that it didn’t work with the browser I was using (google chrome for android). Okay, I’ll just install the software for PC… Nope, can’t do that either. I cannot … [Read more…]
Don’t Save the Best for Last
I’ve been working on a lot of different projects over the last few years. It has been quite a whirlwind adventure. I have got to do a lot of work-related travel, venturing to more than 20 cities all over the country. I’ve been invited to speak before some pretty amazing groups. I’ve even been able to meet … [Read more…]
The Lean Startup – a New Philosophy for Non-Profits
I’ve been following up on my new year’s resolution to read more books, and began reading The Lean Start Up by Eric Ries. I could add all sorts of glowing recommendations to the long list of accolades from all over the globe, and I will. This book has the power to transform business as usual for the … [Read more…]
Learning Empathy – The Art of Listening
“Yeah, I heard you”, he said with a look that would peel paint from a car door. “You may have heard me, but were you listening”, she replied. “I said I heard you what more do you want!” We’ve all heard this scenario play out before… hell, I think I’ve been on both sides of … [Read more…]
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012
It’s been a while. No, seriously, it has really been a while since I’v written here. Its not that there hasn’t been a tremendous amount of change to journal. There has been plenty! It isn’t that my mind has just been languishing on the sidelines of existence and not creating any new juice. It has been creating … [Read more…]
Of Magic and Music Snobbery
“I don’t ever want to understand the science that makes those work,” she said with that sly, half cocked grin of a child dazed by the wonders of the universe. “I want them to remain just as they are right now, magic.” This comment was of course in reference to the fireworks crackling overhead just … [Read more…]
A Little Inspiration Please…
A friend of mine sent this to me a while back. I love the message. I try to live by it daily.