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StacyCon Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

Well said.

StacyCon Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

I just don't see any brand new markets.

Most everyone else didn't either a few years ago. Then came iPod, iTunes Music Store, iPhone, iPad. It all seems kinda obvious now, but nobody else did it. That's vision and leadership, and the world needs more of it.

StacyCon Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

Feeling exactly the same.

StacyCon When you're in a team that I lead, there are 3 things that I'd like to ask you

If I inform you now about the risk of missing the deadline, I look weak, ineffective, etc (even if it is better for the team) but if I wait and some situation develop which I can say will prevent us from reaching the deadline, I don't look nearly as weak.

I don't think it makes you look weak at all — putting the success of the team first shows leadership and maturity. Waiting for a situation that covers your ass but hurts the project is not likely to bode well for one's career.

StacyCon Ask HN: Steve Jobs: We are working on something you've been expecting for years.

But is that Steve Jobs' real account? If so, I can't say I'm surprised.

I would be astonished if this is really him.

StacyCon When you're in a team that I lead, there are 3 things that I'd like to ask you

Maybe they aren't put into practice because many leaders don't introduce the ideas to their team and set the expectation. You don't have to have a team of automatons to make good communication part of your culture. Set the ground rules and hold people accountable for the behavior. If you can't do this maybe management isn't where you need to be.

StacyCon When you're in a team that I lead, there are 3 things that I'd like to ask you

Very good points, and easy to put into practice.

StacyCon People who work from home are more satisfied with their jobs

Well said.

StacyCon People who work from home are more satisfied with their jobs

+1. I work from home but need to go into the office once in a while. Variety being the spice, and all that.

StacyCon Apple Reports Third Quarter Results

What's next after ipad?

Who knows, but I’ve learned not to bet against Apple too often. Who would have foreseen the popularity and success of the iPad just a couple of years ago? The iPhone is barely four years old and has dramatically changed the industry as well.

StacyCon I've deleted my Dropbox account

I agree. Seems a little impetuous given what we know at this point, but maybe I'm naive in my tendency to trust the Dropbox leadership thus far.

StacyCon New Google Web Fonts Interface

As if we need more than two fonts!

StacyCon New Google Web Fonts Interface

Nice improvement to the interface. I've just recently started using these fonts a bit and I really like the service. The collection is growing too so there's a good variety there. Nice job, Google.

StacyCon Why do people resist the idea that carbs are worse than fat?

"But as soon as I start to eat bread and potatoes, I can easily gain 10 pounds."

Same here, and I looooove bread, but it makes my midsection fluffy.

StacyCon Introducing Amazon Cloud Drive

Superlative.

StacyCon Steve Jobs To Take ‘Medical Leave Of Absence’, Stays On As CEO

Best wishes to Steve and family.

StacyCon Open source / low-cost videoconferencing options?

Wasn't aware of that Skype option, thank you.

StacyCon Meditation Becomes Beneficial Surprisingly Fast

Can you elaborate on the practical effects TM has had on your life? I've begun a meditation practice in the past year and I'm finding that I am much more patient and present with circumstances and people, and rarely have moments of anger or negativity any more.

StacyCon Ask HN: I'm 20 and I need advice.

Don't get married.

StacyCon Dell IdeaStorm

I have an idea for Dell: sell the company and give the money to the shareholders.

StacyCon Ask HN: What are your best life hacks/best tools in life/time savers?

Excellent point. An added benefit is that most people will respect you for standing up for what you want, and will tend not to bother you with trivia.

StacyCon Ask HN: What are your best life hacks/best tools in life/time savers?

Meditation has been life-changing for me, and combines nicely with a good diet and regular exercise to keep me feeling terrific. Negativity and stress are almost non-existent for me, and at 48 years old I have never felt better in my life.

StacyCon Debunking the Myths of the Telecommute

Good article. I've been working from home for about six months and I love it, but it helps to be a self-starter. I'm more productive and have fewer interruptions, and I save nearly two hours every day by not dealing with the drive to and from the office.

It's not for everyone, I suppose, but good managers know who their performers are and know they can be trusted to do their jobs. If you think someone will goof off at home, they're already goofing off at the office. Telecommuting can be a very smart way to work, both for the company and the employee.

StacyCon A cloud in a plug - brilliant

Thanks for the resources!

StacyCon A cloud in a plug - brilliant

Seems that you could make your own private Dropbox-type environment with this, no? I know it wouldn't have all the features of Dropbox, but it could function as a private 'cloud' with the ability to selectively share out public URLs.

Very interesting, I'm curious to hear the impressions of someone what has spent some time with this.