The future of publishing: Why ebooks failed in 2000, and what it means for 2010
This post is adapted from a speech I gave at the O’Reilly Tools of Change publishing industry conference in February. It’s a great time for ebooks. There are at least six ebook reader devices on the market or in preparation….
Harvard Business Publishing: Umair Haque - What Apple Knows That Facebook Doesn’t
Too often, we don’t recognize the power of platforms - even in Silicon Valley. Nilofer Merchant, Rubicon’s CEO, writes frequently on the topic and ties it together with strategy. The piece below by Umair Haque, draws an interesting difference between…
Know Yourself
What matters to you? This isn’t just a touchy-feely question, it’s the bedrock that describes who you are.
What is deeply felt and has meaning for you will ultimately inspire you to do your best work.
It took me years to figure out that I’m a truth-teller. I see things before others do. And when that happens, I’m led to call it out. But, to state the truth in a way in which it can’t be heard is self-defeating. I didn’t understand why others found my insights so disturbing.
In the past, people heard, “That sales strategy is a loser.” What I was trying to communicate was, “I’ve seen this before - watch out! You’re moving directly into the path of an oncoming train. Your company is in danger. Stop!” I value my expertise and perception as an early warning system, and I’ve honed it to make clients millions.
Along the say, I’ve also learned to tell the truth with kindness. I’m more likely to say, “Can I share something that could be uncomfortable with you?”
Know yourself - know others. Put your communication in a context that helps the truth come out so that it can be understood.
Categories: Business Strategies
Tags: communication , strategy , truth
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On December 12, 2008 Amadou M. Sall said:
Very insightful. You say: “Know yourself, know others”. My favorite quote is: “Let’s know each other to better know ourselves”
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