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We are all here to learn to love
We are all here to learn to love
It’s a relevant question for anyone: “why are we here?” Part of the secret can be found in 2 concepts: love and parenting, with love being…
Randy Skopecek
Feb 3, 2018
Does the universe have meaning or not
Does the universe have meaning or not
The internal drive to assert “why” (aka meaning) is itself proof of meaning.
Randy Skopecek
Apr 13, 2017
7 Specifics for a Great System
7 Specifics for a Great System
These items come to mind the more systems I’ve reviewed over the years. That golden mark of “how do you assess the quality of a system.”…
Randy Skopecek
Feb 3, 2017
Commanding The Ocean
Commanding The Ocean
Isn’t it amazing, the concept of who is in control…or whether you have control at all? Working on projects and initiatives where people…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
Davy
Davy
On February 9th of 2011 a great man passed away. I’ve worked with Davy since I started back in 2001. Everyone in the company let alone in…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
The Reckoning
The Reckoning
We’ve all had those moments. Yeah “those” moments. You’ve worked hard day in and day out and stuff still gets missed. You find small…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
Going Rogue at Sam’s Club
Going Rogue at Sam’s Club
Back in mid-1998, 3 high school geeks signed up for a year-long apprenticeship in the Sam’s Club home office as a part of a business…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
Black Belt of I Don’t Know
Black Belt of I Don’t Know
In life and business, we get put into situations to answer questions on the spot. It’s very natural to want to help, or due to pressure…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
What the sales is going on?
What the sales is going on?
Have you worked with someone in sales before? Yup. They tend to get a bad rap as slimy and don’t care other than about the sale,…not the…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
Analytical Minds Create Mischief
Analytical Minds Create Mischief
Aren’t people who ask questions irritating? Ask an analyst and people who don’t are. Why? It’s the desire to work out the logic so that it…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
It’s your fault anyway
It’s your fault anyway
These words are legally written into contract after contract. Some of the concept is reasonable, the rest is despicable.
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
Sponsorship Sorrow
Sponsorship Sorrow
so much suffering in the world, that sponsor programs are needed.
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
Battle your habits with equal force
Battle your habits with equal force
Habits are an interesting thing. They are sub-conscience. You just do them. So it becomes hard to sometimes both be aware of that habit…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
So you don’t have a process, that’s okay
So you don’t have a process, that’s okay
I’ve run across companies and groups that keep stating they don’t have a process for N. They put off the feeling that they are lesser of a…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
Off The Cliff
Off The Cliff
Have you ever noticed that when rolling out a new procedure or technology there is often a lack of attention from your audience?
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
Even small changes can cause chaos for users
Even small changes can cause chaos for users
Today I was reminded of an improvement to a legacy system we did a while back. A feature quietly asked about from everyone. A feature that…
Randy Skopecek
Jan 2, 2017
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