Category Archives: Philosophy
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
You are Keeping Score! Whether You Like It or Not!
You are Keeping Score! Whether You Like It or Not! As a youngster, I was told, “don’t be judgmental.” The Bible verse Matthew 7:1, “Judge not, that ye be not judged,” was used as a guideline. Along with judgmental-ness, “holding … Continue reading
Demystifying Data Quality: Why Process Matters More Than You Think
Demystifying Data Quality: Why Process Matters More Than You Think In the day-to-day use of data in an organization, we often hear about “data quality” as the gold standard. But what exactly does it mean for data to be of … 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
Strategically Encumbered
A short poem, enjoy – “Strategically Encumbered” Sitting in a meeting, discussing the “how” Debating the process but not starting now. Powerpoints, agendas, and Gantt chart layouts, Just give me permission and a band of Boy Scouts! We’ll get it … Continue reading