THE STONEWOOD BLOG

The Return of the Caretaker Ceo

There is a pattern to foul times. The press picks up the...

The Folly of Imitating the Great Man (or Woman)

As I walked past the crowded biography section of the...

The State of the Tech Sector Hiring Market

I have been receiving a lot of calls on the state of the...

Rural Customer Service: Are These People for Real? Am I for Real?

Last weekend I tasted, well actually I was refused a taste,...

Non Compete, Non Solicit, Non Sense

There is an outbreak of irritability in many corners of the...

The Premium Paid for Outside Ceos

Two news items this week illustrate the rational and...

Assessing the Cost/benefits of a Rockstar

Like Las Vegas, the tech sector is known for its bright...

The Upside of the Venture Capital Crisis

I profess no special insight into what really goes on inside...

The Plight of the 50+ Tech Sector Executive

An increasing number of seasoned tech sector executives are...