Platforms
The Explosion of Platform Books
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google prove that the topic matters more than ever. Don't expect that to change anytime soon.
Blog
I write about AI, the future of work, low-code/no-code, collaboration, communication, technology, and other topics. I pepper my posts with humor and pop-culture references. Oh, and I freakin’ despise jargon and weak writing. Since 2008, I’ve penned thousands of posts, more than 1,400 of which live on this site.
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Analytics
Beware of Analytics in Isolation
Just because you're looking at numbers doesn't mean that they are the right numbers.
Communication
Why Most Business Case Studies Fail
If they're so important, then why do they usually suck?
Big Data
Event Stream Data: What is it and why should I care?
Make no mistake. It's a very big deal.
Communication
What I Learned Writing for Inc.
Lessons from my year as a scribe at an über-popular site.
Technology
When WordPress' Default Search No Longer Cuts It
Poor or nonexistent search functionality has never helped any site gain traction.
Technology
How to Handle Support for Decommissioned Enterprise Apps
It’s only a matter of when your organization faces this dilemma.
Big Data
Dataviz 101: Who’s Your Audience?
It's critical to think about different personas when solving dataviz dilemmas.
Book Reviews
Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble
A look at Dan Lyons' controversial new book.
Book Reviews
Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus
A look at the new book by Douglas Rushkoff.
Big Data
What's the future of Big Data?
Now that the initial hype has died down, here are some thoughts on where we're going.
Analytics
What are the odds that the Warriors go 4 of 30 again?
An in-depth look at the team's anomalous shooting performance against the Lakers.
Analytics
Analytics for the Greater Good
Think that Big Data only means big money? Think again.
Big Data
Using Dataviz to Spruce Up Blog Posts
Thoughts on answering readers' questions via interactive data visualizations.
Communication
Reflections on the One-Year Anniversary of Message Not Received
Has business communication improved or exacerbated?
Platforms
As a Matter of Fact, the NFL Is Not a Platform
To claim otherwise is absurd.
Announcements
Message Not Received Wins Axiom Award
I won't lie. These types of things don't suck.
Big Data
Never Confuse Can and Should
A really bad visual serves as an important reminder.