Category Archives: Strategy
An Audacious Reality
The idea of a big, hairy audacious goal, originally proposed by Jim Collins, describes a hopeful accomplishment that is emotional, more strategic than a simple tactic. It’s a vision — put forth by an individual or the stakeholders of an … Continue reading
Failing Irrationally
In business literature, experts enjoy debating the value of the opposing pendulums of tactical experience: success versus failure. It seems it has become fashionable to discuss which experience, failure or success, will ultimately lead to a further success at some … Continue reading
When Role Models Become Peers
A majority of our personal drive is rooted in impressing or beating the accomplishments of other individuals. We develop role models from a young age as a vehicle for this ambition. It often begins with entertainment icons, such as athletes … Continue reading
Concurrent Revenue Streams
“Alex…the fucking income statement! You’re worried about us making money! This other company…their revenue streams came from…everywhere.” I had just gotten off of the phone with the seasoned CEO and founder of a startup I was doing a gig for … Continue reading
Existent Desires
The information age forces us to push aside the one-to-one business relationship. We’re in a period of long tail distribution where the business of the internet, or any business for that matter, allows content to be served endlessly across the … Continue reading