When technology meets gardening
I’m typing this from our garden. Yes, it’s much too late (into the season), and in general – I’m finally embracing working outside on regular basis. What took so long? …
Company culture is not easy, it only looks that way
As one of my contracts is coming to an end, I wanted to reflect on the time I’ve spent in this particular company. I think I’m going to do these …
Conversations with clients, in digital age
Here’s a short list of conversations I enjoy having with clients (compiled from the last couple of months of freelancing). In no particular order of preference or importance. Q: Our …
A year of music (Summer 2016-2017)
I’ve always believed that music will save the world. Over the last year, with everything else going on around me, and in the world – music (and to a larger …
Stop confusing innovation and disruption
Repeat after me: “innovation and disruption are not the same thing!” Now write it down on a piece of paper five times. I’ll wait. This confusion has become puzzling to …
Star Touch should be a lesson for publishers
The demise of Star Touch, announced last week – was not a surprise to anyone. Hilariously, the company press release did mention “we were surprised by the low numbers”, which …
June 26, 1992 – Welcome to Canada
I still remember that evening, even though I was physically exhausted and was experiencing my first ever jet lag. On June 24th, we left Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, had …
What does team work look like to you?
With all the new technology promising to simplify our lives, reduce email overload, and make our communications easier – how do you see your ideal team work? How do YOU …
“Do you have any bad clients?”
So I had an informal catch-up meeting with a former co-worker recently. Quite informal – we met on a weekend morning, at a local library, while our kids were browsing …
Springtime garden after the rain – a digital business analogy
An interesting analogy just flashed in my mind – I think it’s worth writing out and sharing. It’s early May, Toronto has had almost two straight days of spring rain, …