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Product development partners are your new best friend

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March 26, 2012

There’s been a major shift in software product development. Just a few short years ago “not invented here” syndrome ran rampant among software product companies. Many companies were simply unwilling…

When Consensus Gets in the Way

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March 24, 2012

In my last post, I outlined the power of consensus building. Consensus building is an important tool for making informed decisions and promoting organizational buy-in. Strong consensus builders tend to…

The power of consensus building

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March 19, 2012

Consensus building is a key skill for any leader to learn. By working to build consensus, a leader empowers team members to express disagreements and collaborate on solutions. This ultimately…

What’s in a name?

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February 26, 2012

I am often asked what the Three Pillar Global name means. A name is a powerful representation of who we are and where we come from. In the case of…

Back to Rome

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January 30, 2012

I returned from another trip to Rome this past week, participating in the second annual symposium for the Foundation for Evangelization through the Media. It was great to see many…

2012 will be the year of…

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January 1, 2012

2011 was no doubt the year of the tablet. iPads ruled the world, not just the technology space, and companies from Amazon to Samsung did their best to compete in…

Don’t make it bigger than it needs to be

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December 31, 2011

Too few people have strong work ethics these days. Those that do understand their responsibilities, work hard to fulfill them, and go the extra mile when necessary. I have a…

It’s not about getting the right people on the bus

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December 20, 2011

If you’ve read Good to Great, or talked to anyone who has, you probably remember that Jim Collins’ research and analysis showed that great companies know how to get the…

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Friendship and business are two different things

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December 17, 2011

A week ago, my good friend and business partner, Blaine Hall, stepped down as COO of Three Pillar. Blaine started his first business, Firefly DB, two weeks before I started…

If you’re “looking for a job,” don’t apply here!

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December 9, 2011

Enough already about there not being enough jobs! If you’re just looking for “a job,” there’s probably a reason why you’re having a hard time finding one. The number one…