Written by I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I tell them the truth and they never believe me.
Camillo Di Cavour
Monthly archives for August, 2011
Travel
“I don’t mind going nowhere as long as it’s an interesting path.”
Ronald Mabbitt
Life
I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches.
A. R. Longworth
The maker
“I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.”
Winston Churchill
Thanking
Saying thank you is something to learn, this was the old motto that at least once in your life you’ve heard from your parents.
The problem is that too often in working life, “Thanking” becomes excessive and looses the original function of giving praise to someone for something given.
My colleagues too often say thank you for really not meaningful (and sometimes stupid things). An example? You call someone for something You need and he thanks you!
I believe a lot in give and receive praise and giving rewards to people.
I also believe in good behaviour.
But most of all I believe in being sincere.
So, learn to say thanks when really makes sense and is deserved and you will get more leadership on people and respect from them.
Minute
How long a minute is depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re on.
Anonymous
Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
Yesterday Steve Jobs, one of the most influential persons of all times in tech resigned from Apple.
Many sites have launched the news and the question of what will be the future of Apple (and technology) without this guru (among them Matthew Humphries at geek.com, Tim Stevens at Engadget.com, Michael Trei at Dvice.com, Ken Mingis at Computerworld , Geeks are sexy.net, Betanews.com).
As I wrote many times, first of all the first sign of respect should be towards Steve Jobs’ health and privacy. From now own there will be no reasons to continue invading is life.
On a operational and leadership POV, Steve leaves a company solid and well ahead of other players (a study from this days says that Apple has leadership on tablet market at least for another 2 years).
This means Apple managers will have enough time to strengthen their position.
On a financial POV Apple can rely on the first (or second depends on times) value in stock market with over 320bln USD.
Overall I’m confident that Apple will continue in its market leadership and envisioning new ideas, despite the absence of Steve Jobs.
This post also at geek.com , at Engadget.com, at Dvice.com, at Computerworld , Betanews
iPhone 5 is on the final
Darrell Etheringhton at Giga OM reports that “[...] Sprint will be offering Apple’s iPhone 5 for sale beginning in October, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. The iPhone will go on sale in mid-October at the No. 3 U.S. carrier, according to the WSJ‘s sources. [...]“ (full article here).
Again Apple is mastering the art of controlling the news about its new jewel.
Many rumors, too much informations and the world (including me) that is struggling to buy the new phone.
Chapeau!
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School
How do you explain school to a higher intelligence?
Elliot, “E.T.”
Economists
Among economists, the real world is often a special case.
Horngren
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