Communication
The Miscellaneous Mindset
A post on the benefits of not staying in your lane.
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How can our team, industry, organization, or department successfully navigate the rapidly evolving world of work?
I am probably world's most prominent independent authority on workplace technology. I have penned 14 non-fiction books, give of which have won awards. Finally, I give dynamic keynote talks, build custom Notion systems and templates, and wear a few other hats.
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Books
Five of my 14 titles have won awards. My latest creation dropped in April 2023. It’s called The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace. The award-winning text is the fourth installment in my series on the future of work.
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Keynote Speaking
Both in person and virtually, I regularly speak to organizations of all types and sizes. Topics include the future of work, low-code/no-code, Big Data, analytics, communication, collaboration, and the rise of platforms. Since 1997, I have given more than 400 talks, presentations, and workshops to more than 40,000 people on three continents and in eight countries. I’ve delighted hundreds of organizations, including Netflix, Zappos, Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Harvard Business School, eBay, and SAS.
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Home Section 4: Services, Quotes, & Blog
The costs of inaction exceed the costs of action.
Services
For more than a quarter-century, I have worked with individuals and organizations in a wide variety of industries and capacities. At a high level, I help organizations collaborate, communicate, and use technology better—especially Notion.
LEARN MOREAll companies are tech companies. Some just haven’t realized it yet.
Blog
I write about AI, the future of work, low-code/no-code, collaboration, communication, platforms, technology, and other topics. I pepper my posts with humor and pop-culture references. Oh, and I freakin’ despise jargon.
Since 2008, I’ve penned thousands of posts, more than 1,500 of which live on this site.
Blog
Most Popular
AI
Does writing a book resemble the Waterfall method or Scrum? Yes.
A book is that rare breed of product that fuses two very different ways to build a mousetrap.
AI
On AI, Priorities, and Product Development
Thoughts on ignoring a popular product's glaring weakness to pursue sexy new features.
AI
What I Really Want From AI
In the name of all that is holy, can someone please invent a better computer diagnostic tool?
Announcements
Looking for My Next Ghostwriting Project
Want to write a kick-ass book and need an experienced hand?
AI
On Skiing, Spanish, and AI Hallucinations
I put the buzzy new chatbot Claude to the test.
AI
Why I Don't Write With ChatGPT
Thoughts on the generative AI tool that's taking the world by storm.
Recent Posts
AI
Why Most Niche Software Vendors Will Soon Perish
AI is making many execs at smaller companies nervous. They should be.
Admin
20 Percent Off the Plus Plan
A little promotion to celebrate the new site.
Announcements
Moving Day
Some thoughts on where I'm taking my website—and what it means to you.
Notion
New Notion Template: Venture Capital & Investment Tracker
A simple way to track investments, funding rounds, valuations, and much more.
AI
AI's Continued Lack of Transparency and Consistency
Adventures in truly amazing, opaque software that makes basic errors.
Communication
The Joy of Diversification and New Endeavors
I reflect on my decision to leave my teaching position and channel my inner Billy Beane.
AI
Why You Should Read Ghostwriters' Previous Books Before Hiring Them
Date before you get married.