Author Archives: Jay Morris

Don’t be a creature of habit, change your routine!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jay Morris

The other day I had one of those Aha! moments. It was such a small thing that at first I didn’t think much of it. But as I contemplated my “discovery,” I realized it had repercussions for other areas in … Continue reading →

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Is America the best place on Earth for entrepreneurs?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Jay Morris

Now that I’m self-employed, I run into a lot of other independent business people. Call us indies or solo practitioners—we’re the ones with the big ideas and the not-so-big bank accounts. We’ve exchanged the security of a good-paying corporate or … Continue reading →

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Love, leadership and Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jay Morris

Flip through radio stations or your own collection of CDs and MP3s, and I bet every other song will be about some aspect of love or romance. Looking for love, falling in love, falling out of love, breaking up, getting … Continue reading →

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Why is delegating so hard? Let me count the ways

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jay Morris

I am not the best at delegating. And judging by the volume of “how-to” articles on this subject in journals like HBR, I’m not alone. Many executives and leaders fall down when it comes to delegating—and ultimately it can harm … Continue reading →

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Snow-deprived in D.C.

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Jay Morris

Here in D.C., it’s sunny and clear in the Land of Unsnow. Up north, it’s wall-to-wall snow; it’s our Snowmageddon of a few years ago times two. There’s something invigorating, adventurous and enchantingly childlike (unless you’re stranded in an airport) … Continue reading →

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‘What is it you do again?’ or how to explain the indie life

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jay Morris

It’s surprising how you can be working in the same profession, doing the same kinds of things you’ve always done, but if you’re not attached to a company you become an enigma in the minds of many. Organizations help define … Continue reading →

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Add one more to the pile of discarded technology

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Jay Morris

My first and oldest iPod died last week. The dreaded Sad iPod icon appeared on the screen, and that means either I dispatch it to the boneyard of discarded technology or I pay Apple more than it’s worth to fix. … Continue reading →

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5 keys to better time management in your organization

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jay Morris

Perhaps you made it a New Year’s resolution to better manage your time. If you did, you’re not alone. I have wrestled with time management for most of my career, always feeling I still have more to do at the end … Continue reading →

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13 trends for 2013, courtesy of Ford Motor Company

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jay Morris

Last month, Ford released its first-ever trend report, “Looking Further with Ford: 13 Trends for 2013.” Aside from a story in USA Today, it was mostly picked up in auto trade publications. That’s a shame because it contains some intriguing … Continue reading →

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