In today’s commentary, I discuss why we need to stop thinking of email as some strange beast. Email is written communication – nothing more, nothing less. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2007/03/choosing_email.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss the book, “Vital Integrities”, by George Brymer, drawing comparisons to my job history. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2007/03/vital_integriti.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss the consequences of feeling good about my work and my job — and what can happen if that changes. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2007/02/state_of_mind.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss an article in the weblog, Creating Passionate Users. I’ve felt this way for a long time now. It’s nice to see the sentiment expressed elsewhere and so well. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2007/02/dont_ask_employ.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss a secret that good managers know (and mediocre managers may never understand): Increased productivity does not mean increased time. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/09/balancing_time.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss HP’s decision to cut back telecommuting in its IT division. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/08/cutting_back_on.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss the importance of the proper frame of reference in understanding what you’re seeing, or reading, or hearing. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/08/frame_of_refere.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss what defines a blogger. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/08/are_you_a_blogg.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss the not-so-hidden costs of feeling a need to meet “in person”. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/06/touchy_feely_pa.html Continue reading