Friends of Dave #137: Summer Rants
No big commentary this week. Just a few rants and observations...
Here are a few quick things I need to get off my chest:
-Can someone please tell me: how is it possible that a Starbucks gets my mobile order wrong? More than once??
-Show me a company that is hiring a "Chief of Staff," and I will show you a company that is afraid to admit that they really need a new CEO...and if they have less than $20mil in revenues, probably won't be around in 5 years...
-Psst..."Ghosting" someone in any business capacity is perhaps the quickest way to tip off that there is major dysfunction in your organization. Plus it makes you look like you are in middle school....pass it along...
-Hey automakers: when programming autonomous vehicles to determine ethical priorities in collision avoidance, I am good with putting the people walking the streets wearing AirPods and filming LinkedIn videos at the bottom....
-Why is "Skip Intro" something I even need to click when I am streaming a series? After episode #1 I am so over it....and I thought you knew me, Netflix...
-I am convinced that the biggest epidemic we are facing with Gen Z is that they don't know how to turn off a light switch....
-Almost two years later, I can confirm that the age of the Monster Stroller is still going strong...
-Perhaps we all can take some comfort when hearing that 60 is the new 40, but in business, it kinda seems like 40 is becoming the new 60.....
-Ok, wearing-sneakers-with-suits fad, I see you but it is more likely I could pull off liking kombucha before I pull you off....
-I would definitely binge watch a "Family Matters" reboot where Mike Tyson played all of the characters...
Got any good rants, observations or pet peeves? Please send them to me -- I'll include them in an upcoming edition and give you a shout out. Have a great weekend everyone!
XOXO
Dave
Think on This...
The 37% Rule: How to Decide When to Stop Wondering and Start Deciding
For example, assume you need to hire a salesperson or a marketer. If you give yourself 90 days, spend the first 33 days and then pick the best choice immediately after that. You’ll find the optimal candidate 37% of the time, which is an odd coincidence. This strategy, however, is the optimal one.
Good quick read by VC Tomasz Tunguz that will help you avoid paralysis by analysis.
For Your Day Job...
Authentic Attire: Do You Know Your Leadership 'Style'? In today’s increasingly digital age, what we wear might be more important to effective leadership than ever.
Your Weekly Dose of Randomness...
When New Yorkers Were Menaced By Banana Peels
Rats carrying pizza slices were tame in comparison....
Sony is crowdfunding a wearable 'air conditioner'
Someone call me when Sony crowdfunds a wearable bacon fryer...
Kids See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds
Yeah, they say that, but they change their tune come Christmas-time...which is 137 days away and counting....
And The Last Word....
How donuts fuelled the American Dream — www.economist.com
One reason for the enduring power of donuts is their simplicity. They are easy to make; everyone likes them.
Donuts have brought wealth (if not health) to new arrivals to our country -- where there is now somewhat of a renaissance happening in LA.