I launched bearonbusiness.com in late 2007. My early posts centered on the articulation of my approach to business.
Since I posted these, much has changed. USA has an African American president. Mayor Daley was unsuccessful in bribing officials–in this case by failing to entice the International Olympic Committee to support Chicago’s bid. Zayo has progressed from a spirited idea to a near $300M company. And the Bears have a legitimate NFL quarterback.
Yet, in the three years since bearonbusiness has been launched, much is the same. Just last week, Level 3 Communications raised yet more debt to ensure it has sufficient runway to avoid bankruptcy. Envysion is a couple big customers deals away from being an enormous success. Bandwidth is growing at a rapid pace. And Chicago Cubs fans are waiting until next year.
I am going to circle back on the early posts on management ethics. This week, I will focus on the first of the four Management Ethics principles. Perhaps next week I’ll focus on the second. As I do so, I will add color and perspective. I am doing this to share my business underpinnings with newer members to our family. I am hoping this helps orientate them to our way of thinking, accelerating their ability to play significant roles in our businesses. Long term members of our team will benefit from this review.
I would be remiss if I didn’t credit Warren Buffett’s influence in my sets of beliefs. My perspective is more that of an operator instead of Buffett’s investor point-of-view—and my articulation reflects this. Nonetheless, you can trace most of my thoughts directly to those shared so generously by Warren Buffett in his annual reports.
One additional note…. Over the weekend, some non-business friends asked “what is this blogging all about”. This question is always hard to answer. Hopefully this series will provide some foundation.
Zayo and Envysion employees: I’d like all of our folks to read this bearonbusiness series. Please encourage your co-workers to follow these posts.
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