The macroeconomy is clearly performing better than two years ago, when we were in the middle of the worse recession of our lifetimes. Though the market has recovered, it hasn’t achieved the growth to date we are all hoping for. In particular, unemployment remains far too high, the housing market is still experiencing weakness, and the credit markets have yet to return to pre-recession levels.  Read More

I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely the type of person who can become so focused that I sometimes forget the importance of taking a vacation and recharging the batteries. I’m currently on a plane, flying home from my favorite place to get away, St. Bart’s. I could write a year’s worth of blogs on why St. Bart’s is so special to me and feels like my home away from home, but it doesn’t matter where you go or what you do, as long as you find your peace and relaxation.  Read More

I recently heard a quote from Gordon Bethune, the former CEO and Chairman of Continental Airlines. He said “Do you know why a Boeing airplane has no rearview mirrors? Because you don’t need to look behind you when you’re flying 500 mph!” I love the metaphor; he is obviously saying don’t dwell in the past. I agree with Gordon, but also believe the past is important. As leaders, we need to understand the past; what occurred, what decisions worked well and paid dividends, and most importantly what didn’t work well.  Read More

Axispoint’s corporate vision is “To be the trusted technology partner to our clients.” We have been embarking on this vision for years. It’s the overarching theme that drives our culture and business. Though the words seem simple enough, it is extraordinarily difficult to achieve true partnership with your clients. In the IT world, the word vendor is often heard and used by companies looking to employ technology services. I cannot stand this word! A vendor to me implies an arms length relationship, low value provider, procurement, etc.  Read More