Monday, February 03, 2020

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"For such a simple thing?"

"For such a simple thing: depositions, motions, discovery, countersuit. And Acorn is not invested in it emotionally. Whereas the Acorn principals will never think of it other than at the end, you will obsess and your dreams will be monopolized. For them, depositions will be fun. They're sadists when it comes down to it. You're analytical and perhaps brave. You won't collapse in deposition, but no matter that you might do well, you'll still be angry, frustrated, insulted, and your blood pressure will double."

Americana: "Ambush"

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Days of Matchbook Advertising




James Lileks explores the field.

Don't

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Don't:

  • Design an organization for a brilliant team. Design one so even a mediocre team can do a brilliant job.
  • Discuss a subordinate's job performance once a year. Discuss it once a month so there are no surprises at the end of the year.
  • Expect people to speak up if they encounter a problem. Foster team values so those problems are prevented.


[Photo by Annie Spratt at Unsplash]

Sad Decline

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Those of us who remember San Francisco as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a great place to visit are saddened to see stories such as this one in the Daily Mail.


[Photo by Joshua Sortino at Unsplash]

Sunday, February 02, 2020

Saturday, February 01, 2020

Love's Memory

Palindrome


FutureLawyer is getting married tomorrow and he should have no problem remembering his anniversary.

All best wishes to the Bride and Groom!

Has Country Music Died?



Kurt Harden at Cultural Offering offers Loretta Lynn's sad observation on country music.

He also has the Essential Mixes for Randy Travis.


"Someone You Want in the Room"



A self-serving description that I have on my Twitter profile is "Someone you want in the room."

When I recently tried to get out of an out-of-town meeting, that line was used on me.

Foiled!

Weekend Leadership Reading



Wally Bock on Clay Christensen's work and legacy.

Life well-lived.