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The Hidden Costs of Overbearing Bosses
At one time or another, most of us have probably worked for a boss who was self-absorbed, vindictive, or just plain inept — a real-life equivalent to Dunder Mifflin’s Michael Scott. One of my first...
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A focus on the stuff that matters most
This post originally appeared in Tim O'Reilly's Google+ feed and on O'Reilly Radar.This tweet by Steve Case (@stevecase) struck home for me, because in the aftermath of Steve Jobs' death I've been...
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New report: Communities of passion
There are innovative organizations that most of us find inspiring because on the inside, they're essentially passionate communities. But what do companies like Google, Red Hat, IDEO, Apple, 3M, and...
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A potter's community: Mother of innovation
One of the great things about being a potter is the way that experience, tools, and tips are shared by those who love the craft. At my first lesson at the potter's wheel, I was blown away by the way my...
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The Tube: IDEO builds a collaboration system that inspires through passion
To be successful and truly collaborative, knowledge-sharing systems require intuitive tools that connect people, reward participation, and align well with existing work and communication patterns....
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Need a resume boost? Get involved with an open source project
There are a lot of excellent reasons to get involved with an open source project. You can learn a new language, improve your existing skills, be challenged by a community that is at the top of their...
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Open source is like falling in love
I've always believed that the best things in life should come in open source packages. Openness is a natural synonym with selflessness and, thus, with love in its truest form. That's the analogy that...
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Four reasons I like developing with open source code
I have been a developer for a number of years (yes, it’s a large-ish number) and I’ve worked on teams that have developed software on commercial platforms, on teams that have used a mixture of open...
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The secret ingredient in open source
Open source has a secret. Do you know what it is? It has to do with a common characteristic found across successful open source communities that set them apart from others.For those that are new to...
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How to self-promote your open source project
Self-promotion in an open source world, it starts with a shameless plug—a simple way to make people aware of something you’re passionate about. Then, over time, you get more comfortable with using the...
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