Paul Burri: The Politics of Estimating Project Costs
The magic number needed to sell the idea to the powers that be won't necessarily equal reality
Paul Burri: Recalling the Silent Treatment of the Dead Phone Days
Sometimes I would sit there wondering where all the customers went
Paul Burri: Non-Disclosure Agreements and Eating Pizza
In a slice of business life, apparently not everyone sees the value in a document designed to protect a person's idea
Paul Burri: Three Kinds of Competition — Direct, Indirect and ‘Everything Else’
You not only have to compete with the guy around the corner, but with a lot of other unseen rivals, too
Paul Burri: I Wish I Didn’t Have Any Competition
On the other hand, it's not all bad; it keeps you sharp and keeps you innovating
Paul Burri: Useless Advice; Death By Platitude
Some 'helpful' tips about running a business aren't really so helpful after allPaul Burri: Tired of Working for Someone Else?
Breaking down the Earning Quadrant — the four basic ways we earn our living
Paul Burri: When Customer Service Is Too Good to Be, Well, Good
Over-the-top service can cross the line to offensive over-attention
Paul Burri: Here’s a Deal You Can’t Refuse — Or Can You?
It pays not to get too greedy when a good opportunity comes your way
Paul Burri: The Day That Daddy Ate the Ants
Nearly 80 years later, I still remember the moment I realized my dad was fallible
Paul Burri: Great Ideas That Didn’t Work — The First Time
Just because an idea didn’t work once doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying again
Paul Burri: Emergency Call Gets Non-Emergency Response
Had this been a real emergency ...
Paul Burri: Academia Should Refrain from Teaching Entrepreneurship
It's a nice idea, but the practical applications are lacking
Paul Burri: ‘Quality’ Becomes Meaningless When All Things Are Equal
Praising mediocrity and rewarding incompetence might make some people feel better about themselves, but at what cost?
Paul Burri: Business Advice You Might Not Want to Hear
Some people claim to want help but either only want affirmation or aren't willing to make changes
Paul Burri: A Weekend with George — ALL of George
It goes without saying that he left nothing unsaid
Paul Burri: How to Improve Things Without Making Any Changes
You can’t fix a problem — the real problem — unless you know what it is
Paul Burri: Students Have a Lot to Learn About How to Earn a Living
Covering the ABCs of working in the real world with a group of inexperienced high-schoolers
Paul Burri: The Weekly Computer Report ... If Anyone Notices
Why waste valuable resources generating worthless information?
Paul Burri: Speech to a Class of High School Seniors About Career Opportunities
Some of the best advice for teenagers is to prepare for any eventuality, regardless of your degree
Paul Burri: ‘I Have to Go to the Bathroom’ — A Story for Young People in School
So much for privacy! ... And then there was the principal's office
Paul Burri: History of a Simple Home Repair Job
Professionalism pays, for the customer and for the person performing the work
Paul Burri: Childhood Mysteries Later Reveal Themselves
Some things that once seemed so complex are actually quite simple
Paul Burri: Learning Useless Stuff Sometimes Pays Off
You never know when seemingly frivolous knowledge will come in handy
Paul Burri: No Response Is a Positive Response?
There are many ways to illustrate the absurdity of the idea
Paul Burri: Was It Something I Said?
Firing line advice for uncomfortable moments in job interviews
Paul Burri: There’s No Shame in Admitting ‘I Don’t Know’
You're likely to earn more respect by confessing your ignorance than by offering erroneous information
Paul Burri: Business Advice for People Who Think Business Is Disgusting
The irony of the sentiment is lost on a prospective entrepreneur
Paul Burri: Tired of Hearing Nothing But Excuses
But worse are people who are quick to criticize but offer no solutions
Paul Burri: Memories of Childhood Home Leave Lasting Mark
Boy's fall and subsequent 'stonehead' a small part of a long history
Paul Burri: Work Your Magic on Girls (and Guys) with This Pickup Line
Don't overthink it; just say hi and introduce yourself
Paul Burri: The Secret to the Creation of Sharper Ideas
My point is, I love needle-sharp pencils and the promise they hold
Paul Burri: Sometimes in Business It’s Who You Know That Matters
Make your contacts count by getting to know people relevant to your needs
Paul Burri: Product Development and the U.S. Air Force
Father and son on a shoestring budget accomplish something USAF couldn't even after spending millions of dollars
Paul Burri: Outgrowing Lessons We Learned as Children
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