How was Jay Elliot changed by Steve Jobs?
A conversation with Jay Elliot, the former Sr. V.P. at Apple, must eventually swing to the enigmatic Steve Jobs. I didn’t ask about Steve. Jay just began talking. He spoke as if his… Continue reading
A Sliver of Light
Things that don’t make sense have more potential than things that do. Things that make sense confirm, stabilize, or enhance things you already know. Things that don’t make sense are slivers of light… Continue reading
Plan Execution: From an Apple Sr. V.P.
Jay Elliot served as the Senior Vice President of Apple Computer, responsible for all corporate operations, including HR, Facilities, Real Estate, IT, Education, and Pacific Rim Sales, plus corporate business planning, reporting directly… Continue reading
Jim Parker on Life and Leadership
Introduction Jim Parker was CEO of Southwest Airlines during and after September 11th. Some of Jim’s accomplishments during this time….. Only airline not to furlough employees after 9/11 Only airline not to borrow… Continue reading
Bottleneck busters
During a client meeting, I suggested that a web application might solve their bottleneck. The Director of Operations leaned forward with interest. He hadn’t thought of that option. Then he slowly leaned back… Continue reading