Last month, PSVillage organized a networking event for senior professional services executives. It was a huge success. The following people were on the panel: Steve Martello, Senior Vice President of Client Services, InterwovenKeith Costello, Senior Vice President of Professional Services, SAP AmericasAnna Mok, Strategic Relationship Partner, Deloitte Touche LLPCindy Warner, Senior Vice President, Global Integration… Continue reading
Date Archives → November 2006
Reflecting on the past year – two questions
As the year is ending, I am sure many of you are reflecting on what happened in your life this year. Last time I spoke to a group of young people, one student asked me a question – “How do we measure our own progress in this year? What are the metrics?” The question made… Continue reading
Ways to distinguish yourself #170 – Stop using prime time for questions of wonder
I think there are some questions for which it is hard to find “good enough” answers. These, for me, are questions to wonder about. I am not suggesting that you should not think about them (if those areas are of your interest) or avoid them. You do what you choose to do based on your… Continue reading
Same philosophy; different expressions – with a bonus for the weekend :)
Over the years, one philosophy that has served me well is that “you can’t lose what you don’t have.” It seems simple but it works like magic. Whenever I want to make that call or take a difficult step, I just think about this for a second and go ahead with my plan. Before I… Continue reading
When is the best time to start – Seth Godin's take
Single-line strategy for young professionals
I was at the monthly dinner meeting for Band of Angels last night. I have to say that it was a humbling experience. Almost everyone I met there had a series of valued accomplishments and not surprisingly everyone was extremely nice. It was a great evening for me. I had an opportunity to listen to… Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Dale Carnegie
Most people think that they will be happy if they are successful (in their own terms) but Carnegie explains beautifully that happiness comes from wanting what you aleady have. In fact, you can be happy right now with what you have. Doesn’t mean that you should not aspire for more but the logic of equating… Continue reading
One book that you have to read before the end of this year – "A Leader's Legacy"
I read between 50-80 books every year. Add another 100 books that I start reading but won’t complete reading it – just because the book runs out of steam by the time I reach the middle of the book. Rarely does a book come across that I want to read, re-read and re-read again. Rarely… Continue reading
Open Source, Innovation and Service – Story of Crossloop
Before I started my first company in 2000, I was involved in implementing customer relationship management solutions for large enterprises in United States and Europe. I had an opportunity to watch people support their customers up close and personal. A big problem with support is that customers don’t tell everything that they have done that… Continue reading
Interview published at "Make It Great" and a chance to win free copy of "Beyond Code"
Recently my friend Phil Gerbyshak interviewed me on various topics including why I blog and the lessons I have learnt. It is published today on his blog. Here is the link:Make It Great – Beyond Code: You could win a free book! At the end of the interview, you have an opportunity to share your… Continue reading