House of the future at Disneyland: Microsoft surface dinner table

House of the future at Disneyland: Microsoft surface dinner table

There isn't a vacation I take where I can't sneak at least a little tech in.  Last week was Disneyland where they were doing demos of the Microsoft Surface.  Not super useful yet but you can see where the technology is headed which looks very promising.  Very fun to play with as you can tell and even Tyler had some fun with it.

What office space can teach us about gamification

What office space can teach us about gamification

When was the last time you had fun at work? For many of us it has been a while and fun at work is usually something you do during lunch or around a watercooler. Employees may view work as dull, boring, unimaginative, and very often we see employees who are completely disengaged. Do a search for "employee engagement facts" and see what results you find. If you think employees are actively engaged, you may be surprised to learn that many employees are not only disengaged, but actively disengaged.…

Joan’s pumpkin patch

Joan’s pumpkin patch

We took Tyler and his future cousin (in a few days) to the pumpkin patch today.  Got some great pictures...

Engagement pics

Engagement pics

You may have noticed a decrease in the amount of blog posts recently, and in a large part it is because I've been planning a wedding!  A few months ago, I asked Christina to marry me.  I told her she'd never know when it was coming, and I think I shocked her good when it finally came. We were at her parent's house, and it is a very long story, but I eventually found the right time to propose.  We're getting married in late October of this year,…

My CMMA newsletter contribution: white water ahead!

My CMMA newsletter contribution: white water ahead!

Navigating the Speed of Change A ship facing massive waves on Deadliest Catch The Answer I was watching Deadliest Catch last night, yes I like that show, and one of the captains was encountering 20-30 foot waves due to a massive storm. He said the only way to get through rough waters is to push the engine as hard as it can go (full throttle) into the wave, otherwise the wave controls you. The best way to do that in my mind is to watch communication, business, and…