One of the things I love about working with data is that it does not lie.  While you might not like what data tells you, you can at least take comfort in the fact you know the truth. With trustworthy data in hand, you are prepared to make the best possible decisions, as difficult as…

“Everyone can’t be right” As CEO of a data management software company with a team of highly-skilled people scattered across the globe, this is something I have to tell myself, and members of my leadership team, on a regular basis.  Until recently, this meant it was often my responsibility to evaluate recommendations from different, and…

The start of the coming year would be no different, except for the fact it’s the year 2020, a number aligned with the term 20/20, the global standard for measuring excellent (if not perfect) visual acuity. This makes it the single best year ever when it comes to having the vision to look ahead, at…

One thing I enjoy about the holidays is exchanging cards from friends and family everywhere. In a world gone digital, it’s nice to see the printed word is still a popular way to celebrate and connect. I recently read sending Christmas cards began in 1611 when one was received by James I of England and…

While departing from LA bound for Tokyo I wrote the below a perspective on how to develop a #dataculture within your organization. In this article to Information Age I explain how the process of developing a data culture will inevitably expose some data issues that reveal where there is room for improvement. This is a…