Author Archives: Dr. David Holcomb
Stop the Lies You’re Asking
Stop the Lies You’re Asking We tell our children not to lie, An “untruth” is unacceptable. “Liars are very evil,” we say, “Untrustworthy and not reputable.” Adult practice is quite different however, The virtue gets suspended. “Does this dress make … Continue reading
Out of the Shallows: Shout out to Nicholas Carr
Hello All! “The Shallows” by Nicholas Carr is a must-read. Enjoy this poem! Out of the Shallows Technology, Technology, Everywhere, A modern-day ubiquity, See the headlines of today, Or the headlines of antiquity. What a tool to have at hand, … Continue reading
Perfection is NOT a Worthy Goal, It’s a Worthy Opponent
Perfection is NOT a Worthy Goal, It’s a Worthy Opponent “Detail-oriented Perfectionist,” my resume exclaims! I’ll “Dot those T’s and Crossed those I’s” and then I’ll sign my name. Wait a minute! That ain’t right! That’s not how the saying … Continue reading
Kicking off 2025 with a Poem: A Series of Simplicities
As we kick-off the new year, I hope this helps everyone relax and take it a small step at a time! It comes from a saying I have, “I don’t see complexity, I see a series of simplicities viewed all … Continue reading
Security – Cybersecurity, Home Security, Border Security – It’s All the Same
How are we doing security our treasure? Do you have a lock on your front door? Do you have a password for your email account? People will secure their treasures based on their relative value, whether corporate assets, homes, or … Continue reading
COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders were “Terrible” & “Stressful”
COVID-19 offered a unique opportunity to study the perspectives of working in the office versus working from home. In a qualitative study, I interviewed 14 people who had moved from office to home because of their company’s response to COVID-19. … Continue reading
2023 – A New Outlook
During 2023, I plan to increase posts on my research, observations, and thoughts on the application of findings. After completing my first doctorate, a Ph.D. in Business Administration focused on organizational behavior, in 2009, I started this blog with great … Continue reading
The Human Algorithm Project!
Welcome to the Human Algorithm Project! The Human Algorithm Project aims to craft a framework explaining the dynamics of commitment to decision-making and relationships. The human algorithm considers biological, chemical, environmental, and relationship factors to understand how we respond to … Continue reading
Org Chart – Obsolete when the ink dries?
Change is a constant in business today. While chatting with a colleague, he said, “Modern management realizes as soon as the ink is dry on the org chart, it’s time to change it.” I quickly retorted, “a thoughtfully considered, properly … Continue reading
Structural Indifference – Success is NOT the absence of failure
I have been in many organizations and seen a diversity of cultures. In several, I have observed environments where the fear of failure has stymied innovation. Having a healthy attitude toward failure is important to avoid fool-hardiness; however, if failure … Continue reading