Ron EvansGood and Timely DecisionsWhen it happens, I usually roll my eyes. We’re 30 minutes into a call and we are still discussing the problem instead of the solution. I’ve…Jul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021
Ron EvansGivers, Takers, and Matchers: The three people you meet at workLike most companies where I work is an interdependent organization in which all teams need to be successful to meet our goals. But what…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Ron EvansFinite vs Infinite Games: Know Which One You Are PlayingWe are working in an interdependent company. As members of network engineering, we depend not only on our teams, but partners…Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Ron EvansTeam of TeamsAll of us matter. Even the people who view the company differently that we do.Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Ron EvansLeading Teams Through Organizational ChangeWith any merging of teams, reorgs, or company mergers, there are fears, concerns, and doubts about the future. These fears of the unknown…Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Ron EvansStephen Covey and Malcolm Gladwell Walk Into a BarAs a new manager, someone told me to read Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” That book, along with his…Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021
Ron EvansThe Stockdale ParadoxI recommend the leadership book more than any other is Jim Collins, seminal work, “Good to Great.” To summarize, there are five key themes…Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021
Ron EvansThe Rat Pack, Foreshadowing, and Why Culture MattersI have to admit that the first time I read Jim Collins famous line it didn’t make sense to me. Why would you get the right people on the…Mar 14, 2021Mar 14, 2021
Ron EvansThe Wire and Vanity Metrics | Ten Rules for Actionable DataWith all due respect and appreciation to Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, and The Sopranos, I’m going to revisit the best television drama of…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
