Month: November 2016

November 23, 2016

Greg Thomas

That Communal Place

Whether it is SLACK, the kitchen, the water cooler, the meeting room, the couch by the doorway, Jeff’s desk or maybe even your Dining Room table (that has been missing for way too long), it’s important to have that communal place – whether virtual or physical – where everyone goes to relax, recharge, rethink and regroup. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, you don’t need leather chairs and a keg.  It can be as simple as a card table with 4 wobbly chairs. It can be as simple as a card table with 4 wobbly chairs or an IM Group

November 22, 2016

Greg Thomas

Reflections at the Barber

We don’t stare at the mirror often enough unless we are forced to. Every noticed when you get a haircut and there’s that awkward silence between you and your barber/hairdresser when you’re just staring at the mirror. Contemplating. Pondering. Wondering. Thinking about who is staring back at you in the those few moments of silence. It’s a not a complex thing to do – but it does require introspection, thought and the willingness to be our harshest critic – combined will always make us think about how we can become more.

November 21, 2016

Greg Thomas

Becoming a Great Mentor

We all want a mentor – our own personal Yoda – that can give us sage advice when we are down or need help.  But what goes in, to becoming a GREAT yoda (aside from the Force)? Check out my thoughts here on becoming a great Mentor – “5 Tips to Becoming a Great Mentor”

November 18, 2016

Greg Thomas

Measuring My Mark 2016

This is a copy from a post from last year for context. It’s that time of year again… Have I grown as person? Have I challenged myself? Am I proud with how I have conducted myself with others? Was everything I accomplished worth the sacrifice to other areas?  Did I choose wisely? Am I on the right path to what I want to accomplish? From a writing perspective… I’ve written 11 articles this year, 2 of which I was asked to do (so that’s cool) I’ve published over 4 slideshares I wrote 288 blog posts last year on Rambli I wrote

November 17, 2016

Greg Thomas

Asking for the Delay

It is always a tough moment when you need to ask your customer for an extension on a presentation/demo. You’re not ready – you know it – and now it’s time to be forthright with your customer and tell them to. Make no mistake – It’s the right call. So you tell them, you ask for an extension, get the delay and it’s time to take stock of what you need to do. Because when you ask for a delay in delivery from your customer, for them to push out their schedule for you, for them to wait for what is

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