About This Blog
I started this blog in 2007 to share my views on how to improve company performance – firmly believing that culture eats strategy. My inaugural post describes the inspiration for the name of this blog, Manage By Walking Around. I’ve also written about my management guidelines, suggested tips for new managers, and explored exponential thinking.
Over time, the scope of this blog broadened: Why do we behave the way we do? How do our actions influence the behavior of others? How can these lessons inform performance, business, and our lives? I’ve written about these and other related topics, while having some fun along the way.
Most of the topics I write about are spurred from events that happen to me or things I’ve wondered about. I do research – sometimes spread out over many months – before trying to summarize what I’ve discovered in 500 words or less. Hopefully, I’ve captured the essence of the idea and perhaps intrigued my readers to learn more.
About Me
These days I’m the President of the Sharks Sports & Entertainment, whose BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) is to pioneer the future of sports & entertainment. Previously, I had several senior leadership roles at SAP and have been the CEO of three software companies. I’ve been the member of multiple Boards, and an adviser to early stage companies.
I’m a frequent speaker at industry events and an author on multiple subjects. I was named the most social CMO in the Huffington post and one of the world’s most influential CMOs by Forbes Magazine.
For more of my thoughts, follow me on Twitter/X, Instagram, Threads, and probably a few other places (@jbecher).