Author Archives: Rick Turoczy

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About Rick Turoczy

More than mildly obsessed with the Portland startup community. Founder and editor at Silicon Florist. Cofounder and general manager at PIE. Follow me on Twitter: @turoczy

Enhance perspective, assume control

Posted on March 11, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

One of my favorite scenes from the movie Blade Runner features Harrison Ford’s character, Rick Deckard, analyzing a series of photographs, using a machine that magnifies the photos to ridiculous proportions. To manipulate the machine, he calls out a particular … Continue reading →

Posted in Control, Perspective, Product management | 5 Comments

Getting honest feedback, not as easy as it seems

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Everybody loves positive feedback. But, sometimes, positive isn’t necessarily honest. Or it’s honest, by simply dodging the real issues. Q: How did I do on my project? A: Have you been working out? You look great! Lifehacker points us (“Learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Feedback, Honesty, Kumquat, Performance, Review | 4 Comments

Reviews, scheduled or ad hoc? Yes

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: You need to be reading David Maister’s blog. It always gets me thinking. And, quite often, he hits on a topic that causes the folks here to descend upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Career, Corporate Culture, Goals, Kumquat, Review | 1 Comment

I have a confession to make

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I wanted to let you in on this. Because I like you. If you’ve been reading any of the entries at More than a living, you’ve seen us championing the value of good, solid feedback. We love criticism. And we … Continue reading →

Posted in Kumquat | 5 Comments

Quit treating your career like a poorly run meeting

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I was just over reading a bit of Scott Berkun’s recommendations for running meetings when I got one of those cold sweats. No, it wasn’t because I was reliving 99.9% of the meetings I’ve ever attended when I was on … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Responsibility, Wrong | 3 Comments

Tired of working for tyrannical despots?

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Well, today is the day to get out from under that thumb. Or that iron fist. Or whatever. Today, March 6, 2007, is the first annual Democracy in the Workplace Day! What’s a Democratic Workplace, you ask with genuine interest … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Corporate Culture, Democratic, Workplace | Leave a comment

Please welcome Amy Winkelman

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Or don’t. But she’s going to be posting here, now. So, I thought I should introduce her. Toby and I think she makes a sterling addition to the team. And we’re hoping you agree. Amy and I have worked together, … Continue reading →

Posted in More than a living | 2 Comments

I'm betting your boss didn't write this one

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

If you had received this note from your boss–or the boss–at your last job, would you still be there? Would you like to get a note like this from your current boss? (Hat tip to Seth Godin)

Posted in Accountability, Honesty, Truth | 1 Comment

Thanks for contributing to More than a living in February 2007

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

During February 2007, the following folks have taken the time to stop by, read, consider, and comment. And for that, we are very appreciative. Thank you. Andy Anne Ron Davison Deanna McNeil mitsui Cheyne Rood Penelope Trunk

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Hey Ma, look! I'm a social entrepreneur.

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

After following a series of links, I just stumbled upon Intuit’s Future of Small Business report. And as I was reading it, I was already composing my post. Thinking of describing it as a “good refresher on the world today.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entrepreneur, Report | 3 Comments