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Getting people to say they’re interested in an idea is easy. Getting people to commit to an idea is hard. Let’s talk about the difference between a Pitch, a Presentation, and a Proposal. First, some definitions: So, let’s say you … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random
This is a story about a plumber and a photographer. First, the plumber. My wife relates the following story about dealing with The Joys Of Home Ownership ™: Not too long ago, we had a plumber come to work on … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random
There are questions that are simple, and then there are questions that are merely worded in a simple way. One of my favorite “worded in a simple way” questions lately is: “What is a website?” Don’t answer right away. Think … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random
I like working with grownups. Here’s an example: When I was a wee little New Hire at my current employer, one of the things that came up a lot was the “15 minute rule.” That is, if you’re stuck on … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random
TweetSitting in a business school class on leadership, we were asked to count off into groups of three. Each group got handed a cup with some buttermilk. Two people in the group had to convince the other one to drink … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random
In general, having authority doesn’t mean that you can make people do what you want; it just means that they’re more likely to listen when you ask. Ask any manager about this one, and you’ll get a laugh, a resigned … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random
Jump To: Essay 1: Feedback // For the whole story, start here. Essay 2: The Do-Over // The Helpful Safety tips start back here. Essay 3: Bringing It [Written two weeks after the previous posting.] Time passes as progress is … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random
Jump To: Essay 1: Feedback // For the whole story, start here. Essay 2: The Do-Over // The Helpful Safety Tips start back here. Essay 4: Training Montage! [Written a week after Essay #2] So, the third and fourth whiteboard … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random
Jump To: Essay 1: Feedback // For the whole story, start here. Essay 3: Bringing It Essay 4: Training Montage! [A few days after the previous episode.] In a previous posting, I mentioned that I had done my first whiteboard … Continue reading →| Ringel on Random