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Why Smart People Do Dumb Things Like Not Backup Their Hard Disk
A strong mind masks immaturity. —Dr. Mortimer Feinberg and John J. Tarrant

Why Smart Companies Do Dumb Things
Not a day goes by when I don’t ask myself, “Why do smart companies do such dumb things?” We all know companies that cook the books and throw outrageous parties at one end of the spectrum to sell lousy products at the other. A sweeping answer is that companies are run by smart people, and smart people do dumb things as we’ve learned.
Marketing Insensitives for 2009
Approximately two years ago I first wrote about “Marketing Insensitives.” At the time, I had received a call from a telemarketer offering me some “marketing insensitives” to purchase a product. Yes, she really said this! She was not being clever; she just couldn’t pronounce “incentive.” But, Marketing Insensitives do exist! They are the unfortunate, not-thought-through, ridiculous, dumb things that businesses do that drive customers away. Here is another:

Marketing Insensitive 2008
I first wrote about “Marketing Insensitives” a few years ago. At the time, I had received a call from a telemarketer offering me some “marketing insensitives” to purchase a product. Yes, she really said this. She was not being clever; she just couldn’t pronounce “incentive.” But, Marketing Insensitives do exist. They are the unfortunate, not-thought-through, ridiculous, dumb things that businesses do that drive customers away.

People Don’t Do Dumb Things on Purpose: Effective Leaders Assume Positive Intent
During seminars when I teach leaders the principle that “People don’t do dumb things on purpose.” invariably some joker will say, “Looks like you haven’t met my people.”

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The 10 Most Common Publicity Mistakes Dont Sabotage Your Success
The number one rule of being successful in the world of publicity (or in just about any other field, for that matter): Don't sabotage your efforts with dumb -- and easily correctable -- mistakes. Here then are the dumb things that publicity seekers do. Avoid them, and you'll be well on your way to scoring great coverage!
Why Smart Companies Do Dumb Things
Not a day goes by when I don’t ask myself, “Why do smart companies do such dumb things?” We all know companies that cook the books and throw outrageous parties at one end of the spectrum to sell lousy products at the other. A sweeping answer is that companies are run by smart people, and smart people do dumb things as we’ve learned.
Entrepreneur Things
Entrepreneurs ( I need to share this with you) do the most ridiculous things. (I’m not going to name any of those things here because I don’t want to hurt the feelings of the dumb entrepreneurs who thought them up) But, I’m sure you know what I mean. I’m sure you’ve asked yourself the question from time to time, “What in the world was he thinking?” Well, that’s the subject of this morning’s blog. (It’s morning where I am, and I woke up with the thought that I needed to get this out of my system, off my chest, out of my mind, so here goes.)
Marketing Insensitive 2008
I first wrote about “Marketing Insensitives” a few years ago. At the time, I had received a call from a telemarketer offering me some “marketing insensitives” to purchase a product. Yes, she really said this. She was not being clever; she just couldn’t pronounce “incentive.” But, Marketing Insensitives do exist. They are the unfortunate, not-thought-through, ridiculous, dumb things that businesses do that drive customers away.

Marketing Insensitives for 2009
Approximately two years ago I first wrote about “Marketing Insensitives.” At the time, I had received a call from a telemarketer offering me some “marketing insensitives” to purchase a product. Yes, she really said this! She was not being clever; she just couldn’t pronounce “incentive.” But, Marketing Insensitives do exist! They are the unfortunate, not-thought-through, ridiculous, dumb things that businesses do that drive customers away. Here is another:

How to Increase Sales With Questions That Seek Greater Clarity to Gain Greater Specificity
Do you every ask dumb questions to move the sales process forward? If not, maybe this article may show you how dumb questions should be part of your sales skills and sales toolbox.
Not Enough Meetings
Not enough meetings. What a dumb statement.
Start a Part Time Internet Marketing Business Without Losing Your Mind
If you are thinking of starting a part time internet marketing business there are a few things that I would like to get out in the open. There are many ways to go about doing this, some are more costly, some are more beneficial and some are downright dumb.

Successful Entrepreneurs Protect Their Nutrition
You might take a shot at doing some great things in the world... and you might fail. But don't fail for a dumb reason. And no reason for failure could be dumber than simply running out of energy and motivation because you let yourself get fat on stupid snack food. It may seem trivial, but it isn't... your inner entrepreneur is hungry and needs you to feed it.

People Don’t Do Dumb Things on Purpose: Effective Leaders Assume Positive Intent
During seminars when I teach leaders the principle that “People don’t do dumb things on purpose.” invariably some joker will say, “Looks like you haven’t met my people.”
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