Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor30. Alignment: The Intersection of Communication & ComprehensionOne of the most confusing rules for people new to soccer is offsides. It’s one of the reasons I despised sitting by other spectators while…Dec 24, 20201Dec 24, 20201
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor29. Effort: The Intersection of Foresight & Work-EthicThe effort is the intersection of foresight and work-ethicDec 17, 20201Dec 17, 20201
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor28. Ability: The Intersection of Capacity & PracticeThe key is to be prepared to take advantage of opportunitiesDec 11, 20201Dec 11, 20201
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor27. Control: The Intersection of Decisiveness & ConfidenceI like having choices. Am I going to have eggs or cereal for breakfast? Am I going to wear a green shirt or a white shirt? Am I going to…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor26. Maturity: The Intersection of Experience & Rationality“Maturity is the capacity to endure uncertainty.” — John FinleyNov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor25. Persistence: The Intersection of Optimism & GritI’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve started companies, and exited companies. Some gracefully, others not so gracefully. I’ve also been a…Nov 11, 2020Nov 11, 2020
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor24. Quality: The Intersection of Thoroughness & StandardizationIn a previous role, I had accountability for quality at a software company. If that sounds like testing, you’d be correct. It’s a simple…Nov 4, 2020Nov 4, 2020
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestorAligning Senior Leaders in Times of Change“It is pretty bad when only half the C-suite agrees on the same objectives.” — MIT Sloan Management Review*Oct 31, 2020Oct 31, 2020
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor23. Insight: The Intersection of Assessment & Interpretation“The essence of profound insight is simplicity.” — Jim CollinsOct 7, 2020Oct 7, 2020
Brett SimpsoninDataDrivenInvestor22. Aptitude: The Intersection of Effort & AbilityI’ve heard people equate businesses to puzzles, where success is found by organizing a bunch of disparate pieces into a recognizable and /…Oct 1, 2020Oct 1, 2020