Victus Spiritus

For over twenty years I’ve relied on Microsoft products and services for my home computing. But for web development (the only type that really matters to me) Windows is more of a hindrance than a utility. Many libraries and unique tools are not even developed for windows. Last night I did a full install of Ubuntu 9.1. I’m sure I’ll continue to dabble with Microsoft products through WINE. My life partner Michelle also switched over to an iMac yesterday (from an xp trojan laden laptop) and the setup experience was very smooth, minus an iPhone wiping glitch *shakes fist at iTunes*.

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written by Mark Essel \\ tags: coding, collaboration, corporate culture, inspiration, leadership, web/tech

There they go! But at least they’re happy.

(pardon a little geek rage but I find nothing more frustrating then when company’s make boneheaded business decisions)

A Mock Business Strategy Meeting Between Apple and AT&T

Apple: “Hey we’ve got an ultra dedicated fanbase that does our marketing because they love our technology and products so much.”

AT&T: “We’re a big telecommunications company that has wireless internet.”

Apple: “So what?”

AT&T: “We’ll cut you in for some of the money if you lock us in as the sole provider of wireless Internet access.”

Apple: “We have this App Store concept where we’re the sole provider of approval for software so that philosophy sounds great.”

AT&T: “It’s a win win!”

Users: “WTF! Where do our needs fit in?”
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written by Mark Essel \\ tags: App Store, Apple, AT&T, corporate culture, design theory, iPhone, open spectrum, Smartphone, web/tech

I took some liberties with one of Robert Scoble’s pictures

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written by Mark Essel \\ tags: Amazon, corporate culture, leadership, marketing, Zappos

Zappos Knows Corporate Culture

How Important is Culture to a Company?

The culture of a company is the quintessential representation of it’s style.  An organization’s body and life blood is it’s most important asset, it’s people.  Any group’s culture can be characterized by a selection of the following traits they share: Continue reading »

written by Mark Essel \\ tags: corporate culture, leadership, marketing