“The key benefit [of Getting Things Done] is freedom — freedom from the sources of distraction and stress; and freedom to focus, engage, and create from a positive, clear space.” —David Allen [on the essence of Getting Things Done] To that end…, I have simplified my e-mail [holding folder] filing system down to three main file […]
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On the heels of JPM’s $2 bil. [3/17—now $3 bil.] “hedge” snafu (It was a directional bet/trade, not a “hedge,” by the way…), I am reminded of two very good reads regarding situations such as these. The two books are: The Black Swan The Quants If you are interested in Wall Street, and the JPM
Crude oil is on the way up… Expect volatility; trading at about $100 to $105 per barrel by summer. The baseline for this forecast is WTI Crude Oil, which opened at $93.61 per barrel today. Also, note that his forecast is down from previous estimates (i.e., $105 to $110 per barrel by summer). Sources: OilPrice.com & Oil-Price.net.
Tip 1: In many ways, “how you say it” can be much more important than “what you say.” It seems strange, but research has shown that people often forget the “words” themselves…; however, they do remember how they were said. So, always, be factual and informative, use stories and analogies, and remember to speak in
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Profit From The Core (2001) is mandatory reading for any senior-level executive. Its ideas and concepts are timeless. The book was updated in 2010—give it a read… Here are some helpful hints to get you thinking/started: To identify your core business, first identify the five following assets: Your most profitable, franchise customers Your most differentiated and
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“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson