Why is there a New York Times top 10 bestseller list? Are two political parties really the right number? There are certain societal pressures that we all bow to. Peer pressure is not just a localized influence but a cultural/national effect. If we don’t adhere to social norms then we are of society and if…
Running Like Crazy
Some weeks are crazier than others. Some you don’t get time to settle in and catch your breath. Looks like this might be one of those for me. When weeks get hectic it’s important to make sure you plan in stoppage time. It isn’t possible for the internal motors to run 12 hours straight without…
Thanksgiving – 2011
Yes it’s cheesy, but I’m a very thankful man this year. It’s probably been the toughest year of my career but everything seems to be coming to a tipping point (in a good way). Some of my personal milestones include: This year was the 2 year anniversary of my marriage. I love you babe! Couldn’t…
Your Best is Always Good Enough
Not everyone can be great at everything. Steve Jobs famously was bad at school. It didn’t hold him back. Too often people shift into a defensive mode when thrown a challenge they aren’t comfortable with. They do their best with it but when the result isn’t what was desired they pull out excuses or curse…
At the Centroid
In supply chain analysis, we always start with centroids – the weighted center point of customers, sales units, distribution centers, suppliers or any other shipping type. This gives us a general region where we know we minimize our miles from one end to the other. This, in theory, then allows us to lower transportation costs….
Trust
Real estate is a job to provide a service that your client doesn’t pay for themselves and you get paid more the more your client pays. If you want to stay in business then you better be trustworthy. Your job is to make that client feel like they are getting the best deal possible. Are…
Labor and Real Estate
Labor has always been an important topic, but it’s becoming more and more prevalent with the state of the economy and the fact that wages in China are continuing to rapidly increase. With the constant changing of the markets aligning your long term real estate decisions with the best overall markets is critical to your…
How detailed do you need to be?
Over at the NAI Global blog they ask “does the actual space measurement really matter?” It’s a great question when you come at it from the contract side like they are. Important for understanding how much you should actually be paying. It’s an even better question when looking across an entire portfolio. I get the…
Long Tail and Real Estate
It’s not talked about often, but corporate real estate is the ultimate long tail item. Every city from 10MM+ population to 100 have real estate that can be occupied by businesses. If you need something specific, it’s out there. The theory behind the Long Tail is that everyone wants or needs something and will acquire…
Steelcase and Technology
Great interview over at GigaOM with Steelcase Chief Experience Officer Mark Greiner and Principal Researcher Frank Graziano. The focus of discussion is on coworking and collaboration. Check it out!