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Can #founders expect to have a personal life? Should their #startup demand all of their #energy? My thoughts at… https://t.co/OpXxINrNGV 07:39:36 PM April 17, 2019 from TweetDeck Reply Retweet Favorite
Congratulations @AirbaseHQ and @thejo! https://t.co/iHfihu8xcs 05:06:00 PM April 17, 2019 from Twitter Web App Reply Retweet Favorite
When things went awry with a gift I sent to my daughter, I had an opportunity consider what good customer service l… https://t.co/0Z5n5xa2yT 05:29:05 PM April 16, 2019 from TweetDeck Reply Retweet Favorite
An aspiring exec at a Fortune 100 company asks me how to find a #mentor. My answer at this week's @FastCompany… https://t.co/i5dGdjvL6T 05:27:25 PM April 11, 2019 from TweetDeck Reply Retweet Favorite
Congratulations to the @pagerduty team on your IPO! We are so excited for you. Enjoy, you've earned! https://t.co/EamPl2WqKx 03:32:12 PM April 11, 2019 from TweetDeck Reply Retweet Favorite
My latest @Forbes piece on why “No” is a very powerful word. It’s easy to say no, and once it’s done, calcification… https://t.co/bqQG9Wzaz9 03:56:39 PM April 03, 2019 from TweetDeck Reply Retweet Favorite

Archive for June, 2016

When You Want To Avoid Nasty Surprises

June 23rd, 2016 - Comments Off

We’ve all been there. We get horrible news, and even worse, it comes as a complete surprise. When it happens you’re always left wondering: “What could I have done to avoid this?” When I was at eBay some called me Mr. Fix It. But …

How To Talk To Your Boss About A Problem

June 16th, 2016 - Comments Off

If there’s one thing that managers have in common, it’s that they all hate surprises. So, if you’re about to spring something on your manager, be mindful of how you do it. Alert your boss to a problem early—while he …