Where’s the Beef - Continues?

The previous post on this elicited the most response both on and off line of any post I have done. This obviously touched a tender nerve. Here are a couple of additional thoughts. This is a quote from Scott Berkunlatest@scottberkun.com Essay#53: How to Detect BS (plus more!) “Especially in business and technology, jargon and obfuscation hide huge quantities of BS. Inflated language is a technique of intimidation. The bet is that if you don't understand what they're talking about, you'll feel stupid, or distracted, and give in to the appearance of their superior knowledge. This is, of course, entirely bullshit. To withstand BS you have to have an inner core of self-reliance, holding on to your doubts longer than the BS'er holds onto their charade.”

I am particularly insulted when I go to a presentation by this particular guru and the slides look like NASCA with sponsor logos all over the slides. I want to learn, not get a sales pitch. Everyone, in every presentation, to every group and on web sites needs to provide full disclosure as to who is paying them. When that is done at least we know there is a built in bias. (That being said I am a paid to consultant to SPARQ. I am using a piece of Keiser equipment on loan to evaluate it. That’s it)

Also give credit where credit is due. If you use someone’s idea it does not diminish you to credit the source. I have NEVER heard this individual do that. Hopefully this will help make us all better professionally - Enough said