Big Red Car here. Nice cold morning with lot of cloud cover. The Boss took me out for a quick run to a morning coffee meeting. I love getting up early and hitting the road even if it is for some corporate coffee — that would be Starbucks.
So he was visiting with a friend and the subject of Voomly.com came up. The Boss is getting into Voomly.
Big Red Car here. The Boss is out drinking coffee early this morning. He loves the 7:00 AM meeting at Austin Java. He gets a 3-shot cappuccino and is wired for the rest of the morning.
Me, you ask, I am in the driveway with my top up because it is cloudy and a bit rainy. Rats. But you have to follow the rules. Speaking of rules, I have some of my own that I call the Big Red Rules.
Big Red Car here. Wet, cold day here in the ATX — not convertible weather. Frankly, I am getting a bit vexed. I am a bit uncomfortable and want to get out and run a bit.
Which brings me to the issue of comfort food and — will wonders never cease — National Spaghetti and Meatballs Day.
Big Red Car here. Happy New Year!
So The Boss is having a nice bourbon and gingerale with a pal of his and they get to talking about Boards of Directors. In particular, about Boards of startups or small private companies or small public companies. So, if you are on the Board of Exxon Mobil this is not for you but you can read it anyway and you will see the similarities.
The Boss has served on lots of Boards and is constantly being asked to serve on more. He likes serving on Boards as does his pal.
Big Red Car here.
A lot of folks read my blog post yesterday on Mentoring — Head Fake or Worthy Endeavor.
I received a few questions — Hey, Big Red Car, what is the difference between coaching and mentoring?
Big Red Car here.
The other day we spoke about “developing talent” and mentioned that mentoring was a critical element in the development of talent.
Here is a real world story of mentoring. Read it at your own risk.
Big Red Car here.
So we received a question from Austin entrepreneur and business owner — Joni G. Old time friend of The Boss. Very successful entrepreneur and Mom. Creator of jobs, runner of businesses and all around great American.
A good question, indeed.
Big Red Car here.
The Boss is still in Steamboat Springs skiing and I am still in the driveway waiting for the old boy to get home. I am wasting a lot talent just sitting here.
Which brings me to the subject of developing talent.
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