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"Not sure...rumor just surfaced that apple was started to build a CDMA version for the states." - Eric D. Brown

"rumors are that the iPhone's coming in 2010....can't get here soon enough." - Eric D. Brown

"I like the droid. Bought one Friday. Why? Three Reasons: 1.) I'm a geek. 2.) Android 2.0 3.) Verizon's network. I'd take an iPhone in a second over the Droid....if it was on Verizon." - Eric D. Brown

word 4 in your question is your answer... - kevin johnson

ah yes...so true KJ :) - Eric D. Brown

"Great stuff David. I like your 'three things'...listen/consult, tailor, add value. Great way to describe what a consultant does. How many times have you seen a consultant come into an organization with "the answer" and never really do anything significant for the organization? unfortunately, I've seen it happen many times and people can't understand it because the consultant (or consultants) knew what needed to be done. No consultant can walk in off the street with the answer. They need to understand the organization, the business, the people and then help create a solution that works for that organization." - Eric D. Brown

"Hey Danny - Thanks for stopping by. Right on. A consultant should be someone who can bring a human voice back to business and you'll be headed in the right direction." - Eric D. Brown

"Excellent Elliot. One of the worst things an organization can do is hire a consultant and then not learn from that consultant." - Eric D. Brown

"Agreed Gene. You know this but I'll tell ya anyway - my issue is with those consultants that deliver a solution before knowing the problem. Of course we need consultants (heck...I made my living in the past as one...and may move back into a consulting role in the future)." - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks! I definitely appreciate the feedback. Thanks for stopping by." - Eric D. Brown

"Hi Elliot - Glad to help you find more things to read. You are right....the act portion always points back to plan to complete the full feedback loop. Enjoy the book :)" - Eric D. Brown

"Fontaine - I'm glad you are having good luck with BluDomain...but telling multiple people that they aren't getting emails from them is ridiculous. The company has problems as seen from the many many many complaints about them. Don't take my word for it...do a search around the web and you'll see there are many more people with the same problems with BluDomain." - Eric D. Brown

"I think the MSIS plan is the right way to go. You have to take the courses anyway so why not get a MS along the way. I don't think tuition should be a problem...they are a brick and mortar institution that is used to accepted GI Bill and other government payments. Let me know how it goes." - Eric D. Brown

"Hi Clare - thanks for the new lens for looking at linear thinking. In my past, I've found linear thinking to be very restrictive but you've given me some things to think about. Thanks for stopping by." - Eric D. Brown

"Great thoughts. The key for IT departments everywhere is to cooperate with others as well as to communicate with others. This communication helps every to understand the real driving factors behind what the business wants/needs to do." - Eric D. Brown

"Hi Casey - At many universities you can join the Doctorate program and earn a Master's along the way to finishing the doctorate. If i were you, I'd look at programs that let you earn the MS on the way to a Ph.D. It makes things better for you if you decide the doctorate isn't for you...at least you get the MS during the journey." - Eric D. Brown

"Hi Casey - At many universities you can join the Doctorate program and earn a Master's along the way to finishing the doctorate. If i were you, I'd look at programs that let you earn the MS on the way to a Ph.D. It makes things better for you if you decide the doctorate isn't for you...at least you get the MS during the journey." - Eric D. Brown

"Hi Tracey - there are no regulatory bodies that oversee hosting/domain companies that I know of. The only thing to do is look at BBB ratings and other reviews of the service. Blu Domain has horrible BBB and reviews." - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks. Trust Agents is a great book. Thanks for the link to Matt's book review." - Eric D. Brown

"Perfect Martin - I wish I'd thought of that one...it is a perfect addition." - Eric D. Brown

"Nice one KJ...I'll have to add that one to the list!" - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks Gene....great comment. Very true. CIO as farmer is a great analogy. You should write up an article about that. Lots of stuff there I think." - Eric D. Brown

"Sudir - great insight. If you start with no, you force yourself (and others) to think through the implications of the project or issue." - Eric D. Brown

"The simplest solutions are sometimes the hardest to find :)" - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks!" - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks Wally...glad to be a part of that great group of folks." - Eric D. Brown

"Hi Brian - thanks for stopping by...Thanks for the link over to your "The Process for Saying No". Saying "no" is important and necessary but as you say, there has to be alternatives to the 'no'. Great stuff." - Eric D. Brown

"Great stuff! I’ve been in many of these situatons in the past…hope to never be again though :) I’m going to steal your Special Distraction Squad idea next time someone needs distracting." - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks Jim!" - Eric D. Brown

"Hi Simon - Thanks for the link to your article...great stuff as always." - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks Laurent. A new way of thinking is critical these days." - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks Laurent. A new way of thinking is critical these days." - Eric D. Brown

"Thanks Wally. You are correct. Getting out of your office and 'onto the floor' is extremely important for any leader.....talking to your folks and getting to know them is key." - Eric D. Brown