Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
While waiting to begin speaking at a conference session several days ago, a man sitting near the front came up to me and said something like “Well, it’s strange that we would finally meet some place like this.” I said “And you are…?” He turned his name badge around where I could read it and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #239: Know When to Network in Person Instead of Online
I spoke at the VMworld 2012 conference twice this week, once on my own and again as part of a three-person panel discussion. It was a great opportunity to share experiences regarding management of enterprise social networks with others interested in starting or growing such communities in their businesses. For me, it was important to …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #238: Help Others Learn From Your Mistakes
I wrote the following while on a Southwest Airlines flight yesterday from San Francisco to Las Vegas. I have long been a fan of Southwest Airlines for several reasons, and each flight with them reinforces the notion that more businesses would do well to learn from them. For example, some of the positives include: They …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #237: More Companies Should Be Like Southwest Airlines
I just finished packing for a trip to San Francisco. I'll get there Sunday afternoon and stay until Thursday, speaking twice at a conference and attending other sessions. Having been there several times before, I'm sure it will be a good experience. Perhaps the hardest decision I'll make all week, though, related to the conference …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #236: Leave Some Baggage Behind
I prefer realism more than pessimism or optimism. Others may see me differently, but for purposes of this post, give me the benefit of the doubt. It helps me maintain that view when I surround myself with others who share the same perspective. Constant pessimism is a drain. I don't want to be around such …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #235: Listen To the Voice of Realism
