Re: OSS and getting money for it (was: [tlug] Re: Why Vista Sucks)

[Jim Grisanzio <Jim.Grisanzio@example.com>]

Stephen J. Turnbull wrote:
> Edward Middleton writes:
>  > Stephen J. Turnbull wrote:
>  > > Edward Middleton writes:
>
>  > Great IP and business plans are nothing without the right people to
>  > make them happen.
>
> The age-old excuse of incompetent managers: "I couldn't get enough
> good people."  It's a myth, though.
>   

Also, the best people tend to seek out and gather around great 
managers/leaders. The best people generally have a bit more flexibility 
to shop around than others do, though.

> Robert Townsend defined leadership as (something like) "Indefinable,
> but you can recognize a leader because his or her people consistently
> turn in exceptional performances."
>   

Jim

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