I'm currently reading the 10th anniversary edition of The Cluetrain Manifesto. The first edition came out in 2000, so even this edition is a few years old. For those unfamiliar, it is a classic book that had its genesis in 95 theses posted in 1999 at http://www.cluetrain.com - a site largely kept as it was then …
You Have To Let Some Things Go
Sometimes it isn't until a little time passes before we realize we have learned something. In this case, I realized today that my vacation last week has taught me something I needed to learn (again). It isn't a new lesson. it isn't profound. But to a task-oriented person like myself, it is a much needed …
My 500th Blog Post – So What?
This is my 500th blog post at JeffRossBlog.com. What started as an experiment related to PhD studies I was pursuing in April 2011 has gradually morphed into something very meaningful for me and hopefully of occasional value to others. I want to devote this post to reflections on the journey, a few lessons learned along …
A Rare, True Vacation From Work
My work colleagues and family are very accustomed to me giving too much time to work during my supposed vacations. If, for example, I take a week "off" from work, I usually end up working 2-3 of those days anyway. It's usually by choice that I do so because I love what I do. Therefore, …
Book Review: “Not a Fan” by Kyle Idleman
It is rare when I am blown away by a book, but that has happened this week upon reading Kyle Idleman's Not a Fan. Idleman is a teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, one of the largest churches in the U.S. Until a week ago today, I confess I had no idea who …
