by Brian Whitaker | 11.17.16 | Uncategorized
Really? Just four steps? I don’t blame you if you’re cynical. But this is true — I’m in the middle of the story and am willing to share what I’ve learned. Prop your feet up and I’ll tell you what’s happening. Once upon a time, there...
by Brian Whitaker | 11.09.16 | Uncategorized
Did the world turn upside down? After all, this morning, we’ve been shocked, elated, terrorized, and thrilled – depending on our political persuasions. The world woke up and heard that a former reality TV show host and mediocre real estate developer, Donald Trump, is,...
by Brian Whitaker | 07.19.16 | Uncategorized
I’m feeling chatty today. Grab a beverage and we’ll get started. I have a few strengths, and one of them is having a knack of noticing patterns. I’m attuned to serendipity. Coincidences. Trends. Whatever you call them. And for the past couple of weeks, I’ve been...
by Brian Whitaker | 06.30.16 | Uncategorized
I’ve attended a few dozen tradeshows in my time, and they’re typically great experiences, full of learning and fun. But having attended three in a row recently, I’m had my nose rubbed in some…inconveniences. As an optimist, I’m always on the lookout for opportunity....
by Brian Whitaker | 06.17.16 | Uncategorized
Co-written with my friend, Kim McMahon. It’s that time of the year again, when those of us in HPC sit back and take stock of our industry. After the rush to release something meaningful at ISC each summer, it’s time to take a breath and measure the progress everyone...
by Brian Whitaker | 01.05.16 | advice, audit, benefit, content, Uncategorized
It’s January 4, and some people are glum and grim. It’s supposed to be cold and bleak. It’s supposed to be sad and depressing after the wonders of the holiday season. And it’s supposed to be a miserable time at work. But for me, it’s none of these things. Outside my...
