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Managing the Game

Managing the Game: Going to bat for your team

I believe the most important role of a manager is the ability to go to bat for your team. Your team should know you support them even when they aren’t around to see it. Even when you don’t 100% agree you should be able to put the team first and defend them. You shouldn’t be […]

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Communication Managing the Game

Communication: Let me let you in on a secret

One of my favorite tricks for sales and negotiating is the secret that’s not a secret. People really like to feel special and so when you offer them information that they think is “secret” it makes them think they are being gifted with something special. I mean you can totally tell them a true secret […]

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Virtual Reality

Good Day

I was traveling for work yesterday but today I came in to see my monitor and computer set up, I still need all of my software loaded onto the machine but one step closer and now it is here with me. I also got an update that my 360 cameras are in route to me […]

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Technology Virtual Reality

Screaming at the Gods

I don’t know which gods I need to leave tribute around here in order to get my supplies. Somehow I still wait for computer, monitor and slew of other items in order to R&D and develop. I believe the gods are laughing at me and all I feel like is the Hulk screaming in frustration. […]

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Managing the Game

Work Ethic

If you are going to work as an adult have a work ethic. If you say you are going to do something do it, If you can’t do something just say it. If you want to give it a try just do it and when you can’t say you can’t. Take pride in your work. […]

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Technology Virtual Reality

Leap Motion

Well while I wait impatiently for other things to arrive I can at least rejoice in the fact that I will get to unbox the Leap Motion and the VR Workstation today. Hopefully the monitor will arrive as well. We will see. Looking forward to what fun and wacky things we can develop with the […]

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Technology Virtual Reality

Waiting is the hardest part

I am expecting some cool stuff soon but soon is not now and it is not here. Everything takes forever to get here. Since everything is mostly imported it takes time. Add in that nobody is actually in a rush to get you what you need it is a little frustrating. The concept of rush […]

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Monday Morning Quarterback

Monday Morning Quarterback: Fallout Shelter

Last week Fallout Shelter for Android was released and well I downloaded it as fast as I could. I then promptly dropped some cash into the game because I am a sucker. Basically it is Tiny Towers meets Fallout. It does a great job of overlaying the classic icons and stats of Fallout on the […]

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Virtual Reality

Officially Registered

Super excited. I got the approvals and I will be heading to Oculus Connect. Can’t wait to see the schedule for event. Stoked,

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Technology Virtual Reality

Reactions to Gear VR

It is always fun to get other people to try VR devices and see their reactions. Watching their movements and how they observe their world while in the device is great. I let a few people try out 3 different experiences in the Gear VR to give them a sample of the types of experiences […]