On Barry Bonds
If he's just staying in for the record, why don't the players just not pitch to him? What better statement from those who haven't cheated? I don't care too much for baseball, but I do have great disdain for cheaters. Of all the articles I…
Afternoon links for 03-02-2006
Spotting Trends Email Overload - a blog with tips to deal with email. I have only 433 in my inbox right now. Gladwell.com - one of my favorite authors, Malcolm Gladwell, now has a blog. Charlottesville Tomorrow - normally I link to individual posts at…
Nike Soccer videos
I love soccer. I play, I coach my daughter's team. My clients know this, as one has asked me whether I place a higher value on properties that are in closer proximity to soccer fields. Short answer - yes. Nike Soccer has, in preparation for…
9th Grade Math, here I come
Sorry, I couldn't resist. I am so proud. Anybody who has helped with 6th grade math (as I have) should get ready ... only it didn't tell me which one I missed. You Passed 8th Grade Math Congratulations, you got 9/10 correct! Could You Pass…
New way to provide affordable housing
I couldn't resist posting this. I think the concept is amusing, if entirely impractical. Why commute? Adapt. That's the thinking behind the GMC PAD, which offers an innovative look at an urban loft with mobility. It's a home ownership concept that enables cultural and geographic…
Leadership Academy
I am going to be gone next week, Tuesday through Thursday, attending the VAR Leadership Academy. This is a year-long program that is comprised of three retreats and is designed to - you guessed it - shape and develop better leaders. Our first assignment has…
Recycling in Albemarle?
The HooK has an interesting story this morning that says that even though Albemarle County does not pick up recycling anymore, ... county code mandates that haulers have to offer the service, "but doesn't say how it should be managed," ... and George Shadman, Albemarle…
Things leaders do
Maybe not "the" things leaders do, but certainly some very good ones. I like them all; these stand out to me: Stay disciplined and detailed. "Good leaders are never afraid to intervene personally on things that are important. Leaders learn constantly and also have to…
Reputation is everything.
This concept seems so simple. Do the right thing over and over and not only will the rewards come to fruition, but business will be easier as well. When one's reputation is such that one's word is not questioned ... that is an exemplary thing.…