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JUNE 3, 2012

In Running the Gauntlet , Hayzlett delves into the nature of modernity and recent technology. In order to keep up with competition where new technology is the driving force, a business must be on top of the tech industry.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

I do think it will drive voice technology (voice dialing). ++ Hatsize (one of my investments) is giving away a free Cloud Automation Guide. ++ Honestlynow (one of my investments) now has no password required. I am such a productivity person that it would make car time even less productive.

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MARCH 22, 2012

New technology - speech jamming. It is the people but it is also to training, coaching, mentoring, tools and processes that are in place to make the people great and consistent with the brand. The gist of the book - work on what your brand really stands for. Good book - worth reading. +

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JANUARY 28, 2014

McCann recognizes that technology (like social media) amplifies a message and in part it amplifies the negative because of the anonymity and ease of it. McCann talks about conversing. Across hierarchies, for intimacy (not efficiency), across multiple mediums etc. I loves that he promotes - "Never Stop Learning".

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AUGUST 21, 2016

The most disruptive thing in the market is not technology, but rather the customer" Tiffani Bova "Adventure may hurt, but monotony will kill you" Anon "For every problem you are trying to solve, you should be asking more questions" Colon In the same paragraph he talks about asking the question "what if".

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JANUARY 23, 2016

Technology has been a huge contributor. Years of business and focus on productivity - trying to get more done in less time has caused me to lose my attention span. Emails, cell phones, social media all contribute to "short" interactions and many of them. This is not all good.

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OCTOBER 5, 2011

The Chief Technology Officer has mission to get the word out. It is the 4th fastest growing global brand (although I am sure that will increase when people read this blog entry) She moved Burberry from a struggling company that was known for trench coats to a highly successful mid/highend brand. She did that by pushing innovation.

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MARCH 11, 2011

In the introduction, Bowen says: " investors, advisor/mentors, founders, entrepreneurs, professional managers, inventors, consultants, academics, students and others interested in the start-up and growth of technology based product and service companies. " It is a collection of articles by successful entrepreneurs.

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JUNE 8, 2011

Trends: Ubiquitous connectivity Pervasive Digitization Cloud and Convergence of Technologies Social Networks These trends change the way we compete. His view is the increasing communication is changing the way innovation happens. Trends change the way innovation happens. These combined with and overlay of globalization will create wealth.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

I often try new technologies. I read a Carmine Gallo book - " The Power of foursquare - 7 innovative ways to get your customers to check in wherever they are ". I liked his book on Steve Jobs Presentation secrets. I like this one even more. Some I stick with and others I drop as "not for me". Foursquare is one I dropped.

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MAY 30, 2012

Soup up your sales engine (support sales with good technology and corporate resources) 4. The five proven strategies are not surprising, but it's the examples and interviews that provide the most important insights. The strategies are: 1. Find growth before your competitors do 2. Sell the way your customers want 3. Focus on your people 5.

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APRIL 26, 2011

And I am sure the success I had at that gave me the confidence to start my technology distribution company as I was finishing my engineering degree. I hired my brothers and many of my classmates. I bought ladder, scaffolding etc. I negotiated paint discounts. I learned gorilla marketing. They applied at the gas station etc.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Technology can be a great friend if used properly. Of course, I dislike stereotypes but much of what was said rang true. Different ages react differently to different media. Online is faster, cheaper and easier" but is clearly not as effective as in person. Virtual can be more efficient.

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MAY 8, 2011

8 - never invest all your funds - keep some liquid 9 - don't try to be a jack of all investments - stick to a field you know (I notice I tend to make money in technology and lose money in other areas) I liked all the studies Koppel cites. Focus on a few and watch them. 7 - reappraise strategy periodically. It is a well researched book.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

The book emphasizes the appropriate use of technology, how to use positive reinforcement, and talks about why incentives should not be based on incident rates but shoud be based on behavior. Safe by Accident is more of a hands on manual with practical ideas on how to really make safety work.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The majority of respondents see cloud automation technology as a clear way to increase sales revenue in 2011. This indicates respondents believe the economy is improving and corroborates the investments they plan to make in key cloud-automated revenue-generating initiatives in 2011.

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