Strategic essays, executive decision-making frameworks, and macro commentary on technology, leadership, and enterprise software.
The memories of September 11, 2001, remain vivid and evoke deep emotions. This day profoundly impacted lives, yet American resilience and unity thrive. A personal recollection highlights a visit to the World Trade Center with family, commemorating lost loved ones and preserving a cherished memory of a father with mementos.
In coaching relationships, effective communication is paramount. The timing, location, and manner of delivering messages can impact trust. Coaches must balance support and constructive criticism. Publicly criticizing athletes, as seen in a recent incident, can raise concerns about intention. Sports teach valuable lessons about teamwork, success, and failure, emphasizing the importance of trust and effective communication.
As you go through your work week, busy making calls and moving from meeting to meeting, take a moment to call/email someone you last spoke to a while ago.
Sometimes, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but rest assured, the tunnel does end, and the rays are waiting to fall on your face.
Mentoring differs from paid relationships like coaching or consulting, as it focuses on personal growth without financial compensation. True mentors invest their time to develop skills in others voluntarily. The emergence of paid mentoring, which should be labeled as coaching, raises concerns about transparency in these professional dynamics.
The senseless tragedy in Texas highlights the urgent need to address the mass shooting epidemic affecting children and adults. It emphasizes the responsibility of parents and elected officials to ensure safety in schools, where drills for potential attacks occur instead of focusing on learning. Immediate action is necessary to protect innocent lives.
I got the opportunity to be a panelist on a fireside chat with Elad. Not only did I get to ask him about startups going against incumbents in a regulated market, but also learned a lot about culture, entrepreneurship and his personal OKRs.
Remote working is helpful in many ways. To take the full benefit requires focus and having a clear plan. Here are some steps to explore to stay productive and increase efficiency.
Today, May 15th is the Teacher’s Day (Día del Maestro) in Mexico. A day to celebrate educators around the country. I want to take the opportunity today to thank Daniel Elizalde.
We are all going through a turbulent time in one way or another. Human spirit is shaken. All of us need that extra strength and energy to see through this.
