People give us work. Companies give us business. Our projects give us a sense of purpose. To all we give our heart and soul. Often they arive in the form of searching questions, fascinating ideas, incredible execution, and unique solutions. Expect them to ... well, defy expectations. Yes. We like to frighten our clients with surprising concepts. The kinds that challenge predictability, convention, deadlines and budgets. "How did you do that?" "That's all it costs?" "You really surprise me!" More than that, we love to hear them say something like this: "I can see you did it with love." Ready for an electrifying ride? Then send Vernon a message. Via YIM ID: vernonadrianemuang, or email vernon@defiantlabs.com. Tell him you want to get defiant!
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 11/09/2004 - 13:44.
At www.wirearchy.com

"The last thirty years have been about the building of the technical infrastructure that provides an interconnected world. The integrated platform for a transformation to economies and a world driven by the communication and exchange of information is now solidly in place.
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 09/14/2004 - 18:01.
Prior to launching Music Television (MTV) in 1981, then Executive V.P. Robert Pittman did a little homework. "I love research," he said. "I don't say that too often, because it is something people look down on. But I use research to find out what people like and what they are doing." In his foundational MTV research, he learned the following:
Submitted by Vernon on Fri, 09/10/2004 - 19:13.
Negative-speak is such an energy sucker. And I've often thought how nice if everyone only had just nice things to say about each other.

This was an article that I read from one of the many, many newsletters I receive via email.

I just felt it needed to be passed on to everyone I know. My random act of constructive engagement for the day. So i sent it out to everyone on my email address book and various email lists.

The response I received was amazing!
Submitted by Admin on Sun, 08/15/2004 - 17:29.
You may have smart individuals in an organization (human capital) and the best IT tools (structural capital), but it is the relationships that those individuals make external to the organization—with customers and suppliers—that influence human capital effectiveness.
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 08/10/2004 - 09:31.
Jack, a shrewd businessman, talks to his son

Jack: I want you to marry a girl of my choice
Son : "I will choose my own bride".
Jack: "But the girl is Bill Gates's daughter."
Son : "Well, in that case..."