Comments on: Learning From Those who Know

By: Rick Ladd

Rick Ladd — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:06:26 +0000

Thanks for the read, Euan. I’m grateful for any traffic I receive as I am working hard at “stating (what is to me) ‘The Obvious’”. It can be difficult, but I do believe I will overcome my reluctance, or just get better at couching the things I’m worried about in language that works but isn’t terribly offensive, to say what I have to say. I know, from many years of being told so, I can be a bit acerbic. Therein lies the challenge, methinks.

By: Rick Ladd

Rick Ladd — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:02:25 +0000

Gil – I should be learning, as I’ve said, from others and one of the things I want to do is be as responsive as possible to comments. That should be easy now, as my blog is barely read by anyone. I appreciate your advice and, if you look at my presence, you will see I have (almost) always used my real name to contribute . . . everywhere (with the exception of a blog I once created to vent my darker thoughts about the rampant functional sociopathology I find I’m surrounded by). My interests are quite eclectic and at times I find myself a bit concerned about being too authentic and incurring the wrath of someone I’d rather not have to defend myself to (like company execs, the legal dept., etc.). Nevertheless, I feel I have something to add to the discussions I encounter and, in the long run, I have no doubt I will give voice to what I believe to be useful and – as you’ve pointed out – authentic. Thanks for taking the time to read my musings.

By: Gil Yehuda

Gil Yehuda — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:37:33 +0000

Rick, Thanks for the kind mention. I’m glad to be included in such esteemed company. IMO your best blogging voice is the most authentic voice — as long as you are also being careful about work-related disclosures .

By: Euan Semple

Euan Semple — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:15:11 +0000

Thanks for the kind comments Rick and glad I was able to give you a gentle nudge!