Category Archives: Lessons

Atreyu’s Lesson

Posted on May 7, 2012 by The Warrior

G’mork: “I am G’mork. And you, whoever you are, can have the honor of being my last victim.” Atreyu: “I will not die easily. I am a warrior! ” G’mork: “Ha! Brave warrior, then fight the Nothing.” Atreyu: “But I … Continue reading →

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Playing to win…

Posted on January 17, 2012 by The Warrior

Think about this statement, “Playing to win is not the same as playing not to lose”. What does playing to win mean for you? How would you know what playing to win looks and feels like? Do you do this … Continue reading →

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New CIO Boot camp, Week 1

Posted on November 28, 2011 by The Warrior

Here is the first in a series of postings on what I usually advise first time/short time CIOs or Senior Level IT Directors as they take on this new role. It is the advice I would have given myself if … Continue reading →

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Matajuro’s Mad Dash…

Posted on October 25, 2011 by The Warrior

A few days ago, I started this blog with the lesson of Matajuro. A student learns… In the account, we see a student who wants to be come a great swordsman, but anxious to how long it will take. Through … Continue reading →

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A student learns…

Posted on October 18, 2011 by The Warrior

A young man named Matajuro wanted to become a great swordsman, but his father said he wasn’t quick enough and would never learn. So Matajuro went to the famous swordsman Banzo and asked to become his pupil. “How long will … Continue reading →

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