Introduction This post is the fifty-fifth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about starting something. Today is the First Day… … of something. Somewhere, someone is starting something that will become big. It will impact lives. It will change ...

Introduction This post is the fifty-fourth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about you. Me? Yep, you. Two questions: What is your job title? (<—Not a trick question) What business are you in? (<—Trick question) :{>

Introduction This post is the fifty-third part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about inspiring others. Hot Chicks - Baby chickens beneath a warming lamp… </NonSubtleSEOPloy> For those who do not know, we raise chickens that lay eggs – ...

A: One.   P.S. This post is the fifty-second part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about how to quickly and efficiently get the employees you need most to begin seeking employment elsewhere.

Introduction This post is the forty-seventh part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about creation. Creating is Hard Work Building something from nothing is difficult, to say the least. But often it’s even more difficult to conceive an idea worth ...

Introduction This post is the forty-sixth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about destruction. “As a matter of cosmic history, it has always been easier to destroy than to create.” Mr. Spock says this to Dr. McCoy in Star Trek II: The Wrath ...

Introduction This post is the forty-fifth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about measurement. What They Like A local fast-food establishment measures the amount of time between drive-through order placement and order delivery. Their goal ...

Introduction This post is the forty-fourth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about responding to outrageous opposition. Opposition Happens As I stated in Love Your Enemies, opposition is a clue. Does that mean all opposition is good or can ...

Introduction This post is the forty-third part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about enemies. Opposition is a Clue Don’t believe me? Most worthwhile endeavors have met opposition, especially early on. It happens in life, it happens in ...

Introduction This post is the forty-second part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page. This post is about the removing obstacles to performance (in people). People Are Good I believe people want to perform well – in life, on the job, in business and personal ...