I really like this Soloist concept since it gets past the whole **individual contributor** stigma (i.e. can only work alone) and focuses on excellence alone and as part of an ensemble (group). The soloist needs others to thrive but also needs alone time to master his … [Read more...]
David Silverman: How Successful CEOs Respond to Failure
Interesting post on [failure](http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/silverman/2009/10/how-do-you-respond-to-failure.html) over at David Silverman's blog. We (being the US) are all about winning. Our culture thrusts upon the "victors" all sorts of spoils. When someone fails, it's … [Read more...]
I Hate People: Ensembles By Design
Ensembles are a great concept. Basically, they are a group of top performers that build something fantastic together. The guys over at I Hate People have a great [post](http://www.ihatepeoplethebook.com/2009/10/ensembles-by-design.html) that explains the ensemble. For the … [Read more...]
Celebration of Knowledge #1
Welcome to your first Celebration Of Knowledge (COK). I came across this term in of all places a motorcycle training class. The instructor had the same aversion to tests as I do. So, he created the Celebration Of Knowledge to celebrate that you know instead of what you don’t. … [Read more...]
OnStartups: How to Build A Barrier To Entry With Inbound Marketing
Dharmesh over at OnStartups just released a book on InBound Marketing. I have not picked it up yet but the posts he does on his OnStartups blog are fantastic. This … [Read more...]
