I’d really like to write about politics since I think there is so much going on that’s grounds for an interesting discussion. But I won’t. Want to know why? It’s because I want you to finish reading my stuff and not dismiss it because of some political position I’ve taken. It’s because too many folks get aggravated just by the thought of discussing political matters and that aggravation gets in the way of a productive discussion. It’s really interesting how a simple question about anything in current events can lead to polarized yelling. People see their positions, not words, and quit reading. So while you may think there’s some political message coming, you’re wrong. Continue reading
Tag Archives: New York Times
Change or Die
There is a study out this morning from the Newspaper Association of America that speaks to the growth of newspaper web sites. The study, conducted by Nielsen, shows that just over 40% of Internet users (based on the numbers I’d say they mean US only) visited a newspaper web site in the third quarter, up almost 16% from the prior year. To which I say – well DUH! Continue reading
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Reading The Manuel
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One never knows where one will find great lessons in business. As an example, there is a lovely piece in the New York Times this morning about Jerry Manuel, the manager of the New York Mets. In it, he talks about his management style and how he works with his team: Continue reading
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