Category Archive for "Matthew Achak"
Decade To Decade
Share this article: Each decade of your life is unique. In my 20’s it was all about complete freedom and personal exploration and growth. My 30’s were more about building a life with my wonderful wife. My 40’s have leaned...
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Evolution of the Business Self
Share this article: Can business and philosophy coexist? I would argue that both are intertwined because the better you know yourself, the better you are positioned to set yourself up for success. When you are starting out in your field,...
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Small Town USA
Share this article: “No I cannot forget where it is that I come from I cannot forget the people who love me Yeah, I can be myself here in this small town And people let me be just what I...
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Socially Aware
Share this article: When I was the age of my oldest son (11), the internet, smartphones and tablets did not yet exist and personal computing in general was slightly more than a thought bubble. Those times were neither better nor...
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Diversity Always Wins
Share this article: There were many reasons why John and I founded FCR back in 2005. One idea was that we felt strongly about was that if we built an outsourcer here in the United States we would focus on...
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Jumping Off
Share this article: There comes a time in everyone’s life where you reach an important crossroads or inflection point. Sometimes it’s a career move. Could be a change in your family situation or even a decision you have been dreading...
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Generation Empathy
Share this article: That’s me in the first row, 2nd from the right. Number 7. Man, did I love playing baseball back then. I turned 47 this year. It came and went and I didn’t think much about it at...
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The Importance of Loyalty
Share this article: Why is loyalty important? One could argue that it is the foundation of a successful company. Successful companies build an atmosphere of trust that is conducive to achieving greatness in the workplace. This atmosphere creates a sense...
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Musical Learning
Share this article: As a member of Generation X, like it or not I am a child of the 70s and 80s. While much of our generation’s DNA has thankfully been relegated to the rubbish heap, one thing that continues...
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Strategic Inflection Points (and Beyond)
Share this article: The Intel Trinity of Andy Grove, Robert Noyce, and Gordon Moore. I am reading the book The Intel Trinity, How Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove Built the World’s Most Important Company by Michael Malone. For those...
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