Things I learned 40 years ago about strategy, layoffs, capital intensity
What's old is new, all my business lessons from 40 years ago are freshly relevant
John Ludwig
Technology and Pessimism needn't go hand in hand
It is easy to be overwhelmed by pessimism, but the same technology that is used to overwhelm us, can be used to lift us up.
Good products and how to make them
Some really useful technology I've used recently
Arguing about renewables vs non-renewables is pointless
The fossil fuel vs renewable argument is missing the point. We just need a lot more energy.
Employee Ownership
Why don't we have a greater commitment to employee ownership?
The automotive software experience
The automotive software experience oftentime sucks. But there is still time for OEMs to pull themselves up.
The shoulders of giants
Great thanks to those who lead by sharing and by teaching us through their sharing.
Carrots and Sticks
Sticks may work in the short term, but do you really want to be in the habit of using them?
Labors of Love
We all benefit from great craftsmanship, even on niche technologies that we may never use.
Billionaires, good and not yet good
Some tech billionaires like Paul Allen have had transformational impact on their communities. Some have not yet figured out how to do this, but perhaps they will grow into it.