Inbox alluding to a bad day (of travel)
Posted by Z on 8th September 2008
The graphic says it all
baddayinbox
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Data Driven vs. Instinct Driven Decision Making
Posted by Z on 19th August 2008
After working with a wide variety of leaders, I find it fascinating to see such wide variation in their decision making approach(es). It seems a balanced approach is best. That is, having and correctly interpreting relevant data and using your instinct to make the right call. If the data is there don’t ignore it - same goes for your instinct. Curious to hear others thoughts on this topic.
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prioritizing
Posted by Z on 26th July 2008
As I sit here in front of my computer looking at my MEGA work and personal to do list I realize that it is the thing I have been spending the most time with for many of the past years of my life. Sad? Perhaps… While my computer does free up more of my time. That time of course is always filled with more. Sometimes it is filled with a mountain bike ride, but more often it is filled with a big list of actions that I “need” to on the computer itself - e.g. choose paint for house, complete 360 reviews, prepare for upcoming biz dev meetings, book travel, prepare for work on Monday (i.e. deep thought on insights for client - this requires morning time - brain is sharpest then), check title for easements, fill out time and expense forms, ship eBay items, etc. I still am not sure if this is “good” or “bad”, an generally gauge it all by my general mood over time. I can say taking the time to consider the priority and dependencies of that long list is definitely “good”. Prioritizing - what an important skill - I hope to continually improve on that…
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Prediction: EditGrid gets bought by Google (Apps)
Posted by Z on 25th June 2008
As I was using editgrid(.com) today I checked out a new feature they have - basically they are integrating web services via “data/info” sites into their web app. Very cool and handy. GoogleApps is probably working on this, but it seems to me that EditGrid is ahead of them - thus the prediction. Why play catchup when you have billions and can leap forward with a purchase? (unless price tag is too high).Posted in Technology, Work | 1 Comment »
I’d love a second opinion when it comes to my health sometimes… but not for $565 out of pocket!
Posted by Z on 21st May 2008
As I was exploring healthcare on the web today, I saw a service I thought was interesting - a web based expert (Cleveland Clinic, aka CC) second opinion healthcare service. I applaud CC for heading down this path, as I feel this is where healthcare needs to go, but the $565 price tag is proof that the consumer/buyers need to demand better pricing. If I had cancer I may pay that, and perhaps that is what CC expects. But there are somethings which I just need a quick opinion on and would like to get an expert opinion. Perhaps CC has looked at this part of the market and chooses to leave it to the nurses and doctors at other vendors - e.g. maybe I can get the virtual second opinion at Walgreens online for $40?
Regardless, as the healthcare data and transparency waves continue to rise, we as consumers will be better positioned to educate ourselves about healthcare and make better quality and cost decisions - playing a significant role in the reform of healthcare as we know (or in some cases don’t know) it today.
Here’s the article: MyConsult: Second Medical Opinions From Doctors at The Cleveland Clinic
FYI, this topic related to a book I just finished reading by G. Halvorson (CEO Kaiser Permanente) - Health Care Reform NOW! (recommended reading).
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