A Three-Fer Week

It was kinda hard to come up with just one item to post this week, so we have a rare three-fer for ya...

Panasonic says Toughbook Android tablet coming this year

"Panasonic’s Toughbook line is known for putting ruggedized notebook computers in the hands of field workers, first responders, emergency personnel, and other market segments were the ability to take more than casual bumps and knocks is of the utmost importance..."

I'm not sure about Android on a tablet -- I've been testing one for a few weeks and am not impressed -- but a ruggedized Toughbook tablet... Yes!



Power? Thanks, but I’d Rather Have Influence

"Early on, I learned that I’m better with influence than power. And, in fact, I’m not power-hungry...  I like being with interesting people and helping them become better and being part of the flow of ideas. And that’s a little bit uncomfortable, as a boss. It doesn’t make sense to people that the boss, who is kind of a figurehead and maybe a confidence-giving parent figure, just wants to be an experienced helper. As a person of authority, I’m kind of teacher-consultant more than wielder of power..."     

Another good interview from the Adam Bryant Corner Office column in the Sunday NY Times.


To Catch a Liar

"In business, there is no shortage of lies. People tell them at all levels — sometimes to seek a payoff and other times to avoid responsibility, some lying with guilt and others lying with a habitual delight..."

A thought-provoking blog post on the Harvard Business Review.