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Comment on Never Say “Do More With Less” Again by admin

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:29:11 +0000

Michael,

Sounds like great timinig on the post. You have clearly seen the same things out in the world. Thanks for your contribution to the conversation here.

Mike

Comment on Never Say “Do More With Less” Again by mihael cardus

mihael cardus — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:10:30 +0000

I found your post just as I was working on the same problem “do more with less” I find these sayings to create an intellectual laziness - and people tend to fall back on these sayings as rallying cries. As you mentioned these only lead to pooor decisions and mis management. One poor case i rememeber was an manager cutting staff hours during the busy season and then refusing to pay overtime - instead he would give them extra time off during the slow season - the thing was that most of these employees were seasonal and they were not employed there during the slow season! that manager was told do more with less.

Comment on The One Thing: Reaching Your Full Leadership Potential by Jessie

Jessie — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:14:22 +0000

Jessie…

I’m a real sucker for anything to do with accelerated learning ideas. Thanks for your post. I’m going to get back into this next month….

Comment on Six Things You Don’t Know About Michael Kanazawa by Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:17:55 +0000

Wow Mike, you are one old dude, though I have to say, you don’t look very German to me!

Thanks for playing along! Always nice to learn new things about folks you know a little bit.

Comment on Real Connections Still Beat Social Networking by Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:16:56 +0000

You’re not kidding Mike! In person is best for solidifying connections, and for getting a quick reaction. You can create a relationship online via social networking, but to take it to the next level, you need to crank it up in person and press the flesh!

Great meeting you, and glad I could be part of the Pow-Wow with you and the other experts.

Comment on First 100 Days: Checklist and tips for getting off to a fast start by Jack

Jack — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:06:46 +0000

Jack…

Thanks for this, I’m writing an ebook about starting up businesses right now so this post was very informative….

Comment on Real Connections Still Beat Social Networking by Kate Mytty

Kate Mytty — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:57 +0000

Hi Mike:

We’re glad you came. You’re right; there is some dynamic achieved only when people meet face to face that can never be replaced by any other form of communication.

Thanks for coming!
-kate

Comment on Real Connections Still Beat Social Networking by Les

Les — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:11:30 +0000

It was a pleasure meeting you too Mike. I left learning and sharing more than I thought possible in such a short amount of time. I look forward to reading the book.

Les

Comment on Burst Your Bubble by Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:05:44 +0000

Keep creating - that’s great advice Mike. Use the technology as your lever, NOT as your sole source of differentiation. First mover to web 2.0 is gone, so now you must be a fast (and smarter) second. Leverage your online interactions to get you more, not less, offline contact with your key contacts.

And most of all, don’t be afraid to try something new. Tried and trued can also mean been there, done that, if you’re not careful.

Comment on Real Connections Still Beat Social Networking by Jose Castillo

Jose Castillo — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:16:56 +0000

Mike-

Great stuff and great to meet you at the pow wow. The power of social connections are so much stronger when you can shake a hand and look in someones eye. Especially if it involves snow ball fights outside the Greek restaurant.

I hope to see you again soon. Have a spicy day.

Jose