I got an interesting piece of feedback from my Seven Signs and the Jena Six post about some ways you can identify a potentially viral rumor or message that would damage your organizational reputation. Essentially, the comment boiled down to a … [Continue reading]
Are you slapping skin or are you dancing?
Posted on June 22, 2010 Written by
[youtube-half]ItZyaOlrb7E[/youtube-half]Did you see this viral video? The drummer who is in the wrong band? If not, then watch it, because there is a lesson here. You may want to click into it about a minute or so, and then things will be more … [Continue reading]
What Bacon Can Teach You About Teamwork
Posted on June 17, 2010 Written by
(Note: If you happen to see a giant strip of bacon on this post, then you likely arrived through http://ike4.me/bacon or some other Twitter/Facebook/Stumbleupon link. You can remove it by clicking the title of the post, underneath the bacon-y … [Continue reading]
Why Social Media Won’t Disappear
Posted on June 15, 2010 Written by
"Social Media" does exist. But when it becomes ubiquitous, we'll quit referring to it in that manner. Want proof? When was the last time you heard anyone say "I can't wait to get home tonight and watch some Expanded Cable!" Well, you … [Continue reading]
Dare to be Dumb
Posted on June 14, 2010 Written by
"Smart" is not a matter of having smart answers; it's developing smart questions. And often, to be Smart, we have to play Dumb. How many of these statements go unchallenged? "It's all about the conversation." "Brands that engage … [Continue reading]
Death, Complexity, and Your Next Job
Posted on June 11, 2010 Written by
Audio post. Transcript coming later. [audio:http://occamsrazr.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Voice_Message_Friday_11_Jun_04_09PM_GMT.mp3|titles=Death Complexity and Your Next Job] … [Continue reading]
Pray for Complication
Posted on June 11, 2010 Written by
{{myquote|Life is a complication. But Death is a pretty steep price to pay for Permanent Simplicity.}} … [Continue reading]