Technology
On Piano Teachers, Windows XP, and Aversion to Change
A trip to the Genius Bar brought back some interesting memories.
Tag: Apple
Thoughts on one of the most powerful companies in the world and the products it makes.
Future of Work
The Case for a Transparent Hiring Process
In my first post of the new year, I chime in with thoughts on how one can serve as a critical point of differentiation in the war for talent.
Collaboration
Slack and Its Ilk Shine a Light on Organizational Problems. Be Thankful.
Internal collaboration hubs can quickly manifest thorny cultural issues. That's exactly why some leaders oppose them. Big mistake.
Collaboration
The world of work isnโt returning to its pre-Covid state. Why should your tech?
Yeah, we want things to return to normal. Tech-wise, however, that mind-set is a mistake.
Platforms
Thoughts on Twitter and Section 230
Kudos to the company for its principled stance.
Communication
Slack and Change Management
Thoughts on why it's essential to overcome employee resistance.
Book Reviews
Don't Be Evil by Rana Foroohar
Has Big Tech become too powerful? Hell yes.
Book Reviews
Summer Reading
Being able to regularly feed my brain is a nice perk of professor life.
Higher Education
Calling Bullshit on Elizabeth Holmes' Ignorance
Anyone who knows anything about Theranos should take the psychopath's claims with a 50-lb. bag of salt.
Faves
Courses I Would Love to Teach
If I could wave my magic wand ...
Technology
What if Facebook had charged its users?
Would the company find itself in its current predicament?
Trends
The Promise of the IoT
I'm still optimistic despite some personal setbacks.
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.
Platforms
As a Matter of Fact, the NFL Is Not a Platform
To claim otherwise is absurd.
Big Data
How Big Data Enables Competitive Intelligence
Recent events surrounding Twitter and Apple can teach us a great teal about business today.
Platforms
Celebrating the Four-Year Anniversary of The Age of the Platform
Reflecting on the book that put me on the map.
Analytics
Why Analytics Matter More Than Ever
Companies that effectively use them will be far more successful than those that donโt.
Big Data
Big Data: Necessitating New Partnerships in New Media
The trend is unmistakeable.