one little guy

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307507322024-03-08T16:55:38.211-05:00one little guyOne little man on this big planet living the adventure of his lifetime.Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-21547339497965547712010-01-31T15:21:00.001-05:002010-01-31T15:21:45.332-05:00Seth is indispensable!

If you grown up metaphorically with Seth as I have and read his books and blog, this book explains something. It explains why today, like me, you've probably become a Linchpin and are indispensable at work. I didn't plan on it, it's just happened - like Seth says "There's no map." But over the years Seth's consistent gifts of thought have washed over me and in my effort to be remarkable I have

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-62839457775681979832010-01-27T16:05:00.001-05:002010-01-27T16:05:37.892-05:00

First episode of HVAC TV posted. Had to use Vimeo b/c YouTube wasn't playing nice... http://ping.fm/KlY8m

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-79964056701500967572010-01-13T08:29:00.001-05:002010-01-13T08:29:06.676-05:00Captain Airon takes flight today!

We've added a quirky spokesperson to our company web site: http://ping.fm/4FlW6 What do you think?

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-65223984568250183202009-12-16T14:15:00.001-05:002009-12-16T14:15:54.865-05:00

My co. is looking for sales pro in the GTA. Great place to work if you know BAS! www.airongroup.ca/careers.asp

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-32403920277843664972009-12-09T20:56:00.001-05:002009-12-09T20:56:20.754-05:00

Starting Roger Martin's Diaminds w/ Mihnea Moldovenanu. Will be 3 Martins in a row. Decoding Mental Habits of Successful Thinkers. :)

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-28993651421957280922009-12-07T08:38:00.001-05:002009-12-07T08:38:30.804-05:00

My daughter has WilliamSydrome - check out this cool show http://ping.fm/CD41v on MTV... 3 of the hosts have WS... good on MTV ! In

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-41178970888469621302009-12-01T11:29:00.001-05:002009-12-01T11:29:54.545-05:00

I stumbled on Lemonade Stories today. Docs about moms of famous people. I had this idea years ago but didn't do it. There you go... I lose.

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-48578908425360487822009-11-29T20:13:00.001-05:002009-11-29T20:13:40.352-05:00

Just a reminder that Bill Strickland is in the Hammer tomorrow night if you're in the area. It's free & he's an amazing speaker!

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-67029779625302875432009-11-27T09:01:00.001-05:002009-11-27T09:01:29.472-05:00

Posted last notes on DesignThinkers 2009 http://ping.fm/Yo6rO ... Kyle Cooper. I emailed him to repeat his Paul Rand quotes - nothing :(

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-21734531159076170352009-11-27T08:58:00.001-05:002009-11-27T08:58:51.529-05:00DesignThinkers 2009 {7 and last one}

Kyle Cooper – PrologueEditorial based/drivenTypography & animationHenry the V – theme of exile Analog solution; hand-madeShoots on table top Interface for work includes grandfather’s liscence plate that reads, “OTHERS”About community & collaborationsWhole intention of titles, audience involvement emotionally about othersGestalt – involve them & they’ll rememberHow can the type help create meaning

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-18146939498273601352009-11-26T21:25:00.001-05:002009-11-26T21:25:42.290-05:00

Watching Haques Constructive Capitalism: http://ping.fm/suOPs after hanging with Thea @BestBuyPartyPackagersChapters#In

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-27600426898107340802009-11-24T12:46:00.001-05:002009-11-24T12:46:55.434-05:00DesignThinkers 2009 Notes {7}

Terry O’Reilly – Age of Persuasion CBC & Pirate RadioBe SURPRISING – it’s sticky but How?Doesn’t’ sell itself Understand human behaviourBe curious > it’s how to be interestingMessage - packaging must be new > not necessarily new messageMake people feel EMOTIONNoise is deafening Examples of surprises:3M transit shelter money b/w glass – Need to ask the right question!Leadership example Honda

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-36151247884533411722009-11-23T16:09:00.001-05:002009-11-23T16:09:16.982-05:00

Funny man on tweets! http://ping.fm/KRUMx Thanks to Mitch Joel for posting it on 6degressofseparation! :)

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-87622147375008228792009-11-23T12:52:00.001-05:002009-11-23T12:52:00.602-05:00

What's your take on smart growth? Principals here: http://ping.fm/eiG0P Is smart smart or just dumb?

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-86309551506717682009-11-23T12:46:00.001-05:002009-11-23T12:46:51.578-05:00Smart Growth Principals from Bubblegeneration.

1. Outcomes, not income - how much better off are people? 2. Connections, not transactions - are you amplifying connections & community? 3. People, not product - are you pushing skill, dedication & skill of people? 4. Creativity, not productivity - hard to measure, manage and model but creates new value! Grow smart instead of dumb.

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-22899247672206188532009-11-22T13:00:00.001-05:002009-11-22T13:00:38.826-05:00

Tracking Seifried, Whigham & Seddon for IRONMAN Arizona today: http://ping.fm/N7Hki

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-50849423533188387832009-11-21T20:34:00.001-05:002009-11-21T20:34:40.496-05:00DesignThinkers 2009 Notes {6}

Stephen Doyle & Gael ToweyMartha StewartEditorialize – tell storiesLaboratory – create from scratchWarm people up to stuff and then sell them i.e. glitter > glitter by number (Application on web?)Colour sensibilityVision (BIG idea) Figure out how to do it.Robert Brunner – AmmunitionIdeas, not just objectsToken product guyDisruption – How to harnessConnection - ?Partnership – Has to be a balanceDo

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-20530953973838994352009-11-21T18:39:00.001-05:002009-11-21T18:39:29.019-05:00

Awesome-ness!!! Innovation just doesn't cut it anymore. http://ping.fm/oyDMx

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-60942019594311320472009-11-21T17:37:00.001-05:002009-11-21T17:37:46.775-05:00

Finished reading You Inc.. Reading The Opposable Mind now... very cool so far. http://ping.fm/jhZxm

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-49011246374234715832009-11-19T18:58:00.002-05:002009-11-19T19:03:49.964-05:00DesignThinkers 2009 Notes {5}

Steven HellerIron fistsBranding the 20th Century: Totalitarian State1. Cult of the Leader2. Cult of Kids (capture kids hearts & minds)3. Cult of signs (& logos)4. Cult of uniformity5. Cult of hate6. Cult of souvenirs7. Cult of stupidityThe darker side of design thinkingMarty Neumeier – Are you zagging or lagging?Vision (what could be)Critique magazine > Teach designers what they are doing

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-35961719857229855632009-11-18T20:41:00.001-05:002009-11-18T20:41:58.862-05:00DesignThinkers 2009 Notes {4}

Warren Berger - GlimmerEveryone can learn from the way designers solve problemsOutside > Question > Fresh solutions and perspectivesBrian Collins, “Design is hope made visible”Design to solve problemsCheetah prosthetic vs. High heelsSeek the story of the Cheetah creatorLateral thinking… outside influences to change existing reality*intention, planning & make things betterCheck these out: X02

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-78462059732025745802009-11-17T20:59:00.001-05:002009-11-17T20:59:43.784-05:00

More DT http://ping.fm/o2ghP & Roger Martin on CBC for the drive home. Think I've found my passion to "Crush"!

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-37061410206622787802009-11-17T20:55:00.001-05:002009-11-17T20:55:18.922-05:00DesignThinkers 2009 - Notes {3}

ShankyTrends – The chocolate room (poetics of space)Looking how people behaveBe in a non-safe place to do work10-20% time is charity work No gambling No cigarettes No fast foodRFid Chips (know where they are when entering a building)10 languages die every yearEvidence based design “ “ provide the framework with the bracketsOthers put the stuff in the “ “Bathroom stall graffitiThere is no free

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-7561134683229121722009-11-17T10:06:00.001-05:002009-11-17T10:06:07.231-05:00

Reread Jobs on dots (while on break) http://ping.fm/22RLJ waiting for my dots to connect 1 day

Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252145916710020863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30750732.post-63980805824895258342009-11-16T20:21:00.001-05:002009-11-16T20:21:51.877-05:00DesignThinkers 2009 - Notes {2}

Dana ArnettShop class as Soulcraft – M. CrawfordBen Blumenfeld – Facebook3 approaches:1. Ship & Interate (Beta) good enough2. Data Informed – not driven A-B Test It’s all about the tease3. Leverage (most important) Using existing tools or building new ones “I voted” button during election w/counterPixelcloud (Skitch) screen shot: working on…Camp fire – collaborateCrowdsourcing: translation tool

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