What is the book that changed your life? (not novels or religious texts)

Asked on Dec 15, 2020

I wrote a vendor-neutral post for #CIO and direct reports wondering about the true state of #automation at the end of 2020 and its future:

#NoOps: Misguided Hopes, New Ideas, And Three Paths Towards An Attainable Future – Alessandro Perilli https://t.co/gI7RBY2nVJ https://t.co/odAi68K3DT

Thank you, @Apple. Now just waiting for ATT >

Apple launches its new app privacy labels across all its App Stores https://t.co/0fP3EgPRwV

Must-watch interviews with @zoox co-founders. I have been looking forward to the mass adoption of self-driving cars for years. Few projects would save more lives. I truly hope Zoox succeeds >

Amazon’s Zoox Unveils Robotaxi for Future Ride-Hailing Service https://t.co/i7wqXzIVKA

14 December 1900 – Max Planck divulges his idea of quantum physics.

An interesting dynamic triggered by #WFH and quarantine: some online businesses previously focused on niche audiences with niche taste have morphed their offering to appeal to more mainstream customers. The latter used to shop near the office or the gym; now they only have online

RT @simoncrosby: This morning I wrote this sentence to a good friend. And I actually like it

“Trust is just a word for the brain’s wiring…

Don’t confuse the flexible execution of a firm long-term strategy with a “chasing the squirrel” strategy. A #CIO won’t bet his/her success on a team that gets bored with technology every nine months like kids get bored with toys on a playground.

Act tactically without a long-term strategy implies that the events are triggered by others, that innovation is delivered by others, and you are in perennial catch-up mode. You are not in control of your destiny and your chances to profit and make a difference don’t depend on you

The biggest disservice you can do to your customers is “chasing the squirrel”. I had hundreds of conversations with F500 and GF2000 to know how they feel about it and what’s the impact on the business relationship. Without a long-term strategy you are just powerless reacting. https://t.co/vzsThxpQPX