Simple, Decent Housing
On Monday, June 7, the First Annual Housatonic Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing was held. Not being a golfer myself (see prior story), I did not play the course, but for those who did, it was a nearly perfect day. There were twenty-six volunteers who got the golfers registered, handed out gift bags that had […]
Opera CEO
I should have mentioned in my story about things going on at Opera Software that the company co-founder and CEO, Jon von Tetzchner, just was highlighted in a Business Week story, "Stars of Europe” – 25 leaders at the forefront of change". The story was quite complimentary about both Jon and the company. He was […]
Learning Something New Every Day
Every day I learn something new. Today I was at an organizing meeting for the First Annual Housatonic Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing. I can attest that I know almost nothing about golf. I played just once — in August 1976. I will never forget it — 98 degrees, 98% humidity, and no skill. That […]
Youth at the Gate
At 10 am on July 24 Marcia Stepanek, CIO Insight Executive Editor convened a roundtable on "youth and the future of the workplace" at her office in Manhattan. I was in Singapore and it was 10 pm after a long day but I was delighted to be able to participate. The roundtable participants ranged in […]
Finding Members For The Board Of Directors
Board Member magazine (May/June 2003) included a story entitled “Where To Find New Directors”. The point of the story was that “reform-driven regulations are focring companies to look for additional outside directors who will bring special skills to the boardroom”. I could add some comments about this but the interview on the phone with Rob […]