Thoughts on ‘Good in a Room’
When done incorrectly, networking can be a waste of time. It’s costly, inefficient, and boring. Good in a Room argues that when done correctly, it’s actually none of these things. Networking …
Thoughts on ‘The Amazon Way’
The Amazon Way by John Rossman expands on Amazon’s 14 leadership principles. These are the ones that matter the most to us. Be data driven. Have technical depth. Have a …
Thoughts on the Value of Value
A person who can make something that one million people can use is much more valuable than a person who can make something only one person can use. In most …
Thoughts on Group Success vs. Individual Success
In work environments that are becoming increasingly team-based, how do you balance personal success with group success? I think it depends on how you define success. The definition will change …
Thoughts on “Theory” and “Science” – by Haresh
Oftentimes when speaking with people, I struggle to convey how the scientific way is the most reasonable, or at least the most rational, way to approach every life situation. At …
25th Annual Seattle SIM Golf Tournament
Seattle SIM‘s 25th Annual Golf Tournament is exactly 2 months away! The event has 30+ golf foursomes and fun activities throughout the day for Seattle’s top IT decision makers. The …
Thoughts on Trust & Transparency – by Haresh
There is a trust and transparency conundrum. There is no transparency without trust. There is no trust without transparency. How do you start? Depending on the other person, you could …
Seattle Technology Leadership Summit
In just 3 days, we will be attending the Seattle Technology Leadership Summit, hosted by Seattle SIM. It will be a day filled with thought-provoking panels, breakout sessions, and unparalleled …