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A New Word: Exulansis

Posted on July 14, 2023 by way0utwest

exulansis – n. the tendency to give up trying to talk about an experience because people are unable to relate to it – whether through envy or pity or mere foreignness – which allows it to drift away from the … Continue reading →

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HIPPO vs. Data

Posted on July 14, 2023 by way0utwest

One trend for many organizations is to be data-driven. This means using data to make decisions at all levels, or at least support those decisions. This was popularized by many companies, and there is research to back up the claims … Continue reading →

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Creating a Speaking Failures Support Group

Posted on July 13, 2023 by way0utwest

Earlier this week the emails went out to speakers who submitted to the PASS Data Community Summit 2023 conference. These were acceptances and rejections, letting people know the results of the volunteer review. I got this one: I had only … Continue reading →

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The Value of Doing Something

Posted on July 12, 2023 by way0utwest

I live on a working horse ranch. My wife boards, trains, and trims horses and has employees. Occasionally I have to help out with chores, or more often, fixing things. I was talking with a coworker recently and showing some … Continue reading →

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