Category Archives: Living in the World Today

Heading to China to see what I can see

Posted on September 10, 2010 by markkolier

Some time ago I posted that I wanted our company to be more global in scope – http://wp.me/pJX7l-Q. This afternoon I leave on an 8 day trip to China to meet people and learn a great many things about how … Continue reading →

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When did a double dip stop being an ice cream cone?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by markkolier

Note: Since I am in no way any kind of economist my perspective is that of a layman. It seems to me that economists and some people are almost resigned to accepting that a double dip recession is likely if … Continue reading →

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Do you use red dot laser like focus?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by markkolier

I was having lunch with a business friend yesterday and we were talking about people who lack the ability to focus on the task at hand. These days it seems more difficult than ever given the unending flow of information … Continue reading →

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I’m just a guy with a desk and a phone

Posted on August 25, 2010 by markkolier

I started and have piloted CGSM Inc. for more than 14 years. The changes we’ve undergone over those years are both necessary and remarkable. The changes are continuing (exciting and fun!) and I know that won’t ever stop. My management … Continue reading →

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Groupon had a very good week

Posted on August 23, 2010 by markkolier

Facebook launched its new location based service ‘Places’ last week. Like many things with new Facebook products invasion of privacy was an issue. In the case of Facebook places it allows your friends to broadcast where you are and they … Continue reading →

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Colleges and Universities are all about marketing their brands

Posted on August 20, 2010 by markkolier

With our daughter a rising high school senior (when exactly did that expression become so popular?), our family is deep into college consideration. Having been through this with our son four years ago we have a little experience. But like … Continue reading →

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Holiday layaway plans are a bad deal – or are they?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by markkolier

Do you remember Christmas Clubs? During the Great Depression bank customers would put money aside each week into a special savings account and get it back at the end of the year for Christmas shopping. Sears has brought back this … Continue reading →

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Internet access at 35,000 feet – GoGo is just so so

Posted on August 15, 2010 by markkolier

I’ve been on a flight or maybe two that offered internet access this year but they were short flights – under 3 hours so it did not seem necessary. This past week I flew from the East Coast to the … Continue reading →

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Former Jet Blue flight attendant Steven Slater is no kind of hero

Posted on August 12, 2010 by markkolier

Jet Blue got unlucky in having a long time employee snap on a flight earlier this week. Compelling story? Well it is an unusual that’s for sure. In fact Mr. Slater is ‘overwhelmed’ by the attention – http://nyti.ms/c1XE8M. In the … Continue reading →

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In Mark Hurd’s case the affair was not the thing

Posted on August 9, 2010 by markkolier

The news came blaring across this past Friday afternoon. Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd had abruptly resigned (or had been asked to resign more properly). This occurred after it was revealed that Mr. Hurd had not disclosed a ‘close personal relationship’ … Continue reading →

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