April 2012

Waiting for the Sun to Come Out

April 13, 2012
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Spring weather in Bend, Oregon. It’s just as likely to be sunny as snowy. I’ve been waiting for the sun to come out the entire week, to go on a nice long walk. Every time it peeked out I’d rejoice, but then like a flash it was gone again. I finally decided to stop waiting. […]

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Why Profitability is Paramount

April 12, 2012

I love profits. Profits mean you’re doing something right. Profits indicate that people are willing to pay a premium for your products or services. Perhaps you are meaner and leaner, stronger and more agile, or more innovative and responsive than your competitors. Regardless, profits mean a good chunk of customers chose you. Ah, free choice. […]

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Embrace the Individual: There Should be an I in Team

April 10, 2012

I know I’ve said this before – that team members should play to win, to strive for excellence not for their own stats but for a win for the team. True, but. But the thing is, at the end of the day, it’s the individual that counts. A person’s internal motivation, what makes him tick, […]

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Excellence is Fanaticism

April 5, 2012
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ME Interview with White Knight President and CEO John Simmons John Simmons defines excellence in one simple word: fanaticism. It fits. He’s a fiery entrepreneur who once told me of his company, “We will never stop until we get it right.” And he means it. When John says “we”, he means a group of highly […]

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Hail The Nemesis: Why Competition is Good

April 3, 2012
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I was brought up to compete against no one but myself, to measure all effort and output against my own potential for excellence. It is a great way to live, and I certainly recommend it. Being concerned or even distracted by another’s performance seems like that, a distraction. But it is clear to me that […]

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