Can consultants be leaders? Yes, the question posed is meant to be a bit rhetorical. I think most of us would tend to agree that it’s the person (and their values from within) that defines if they are a leader or not, as opposed to a title. Let’s not get started on whether a leader […]
Consultants & Leadership: Leaving A Legacy Read More »
One of the recurring comments I’ve had with the launch of JEWAL is…why the ‘Data Mining’ component? Yes, there is a marketing angle to the name, as I mentioned in my last blog, but there are 2 other strong aspects to it. First, it combines in a very noticeable “Headline” way, my background in Information
Those who know me well, know that I tend to overthink things at times (and yes, I consider that both a strength and an, umm, opportunity) :), but back in 2011, when I 1st began considering this career change, I did spend some time thinking about a company name. I didn’t want to use my
Over the spring and summer, I read a lot about doing your own consulting work (and new businesses in general, for that matter). The benefits, the risks, the type of work to do, and how to get it all started. One common theme which I heard frequently was, regardless of the occasion (networking, website, customer
What Differentiates JEWAL (and me)? Read More »
Hopefully, some of you are reading this post after seeing my recent announcement about JEWAL. Although the website and the company have been around (in some form or another) for a few months, I consider September to be the official launch of the company. The last few months, while a great deal of foundational work
Changing of the leaves and focus Read More »
My 1st entry is a bit of a walk down memory lane. I think I’m really going to enjoy this new work (and life) experience – meeting people, helping companies, and having greater flexibility. I often reminisce about my early 20s, just out of university, when my buddies and I saw ourselves as future entrepreneurs.
And so it begins…an entrepreneurial journey Read More »
