ideas and hopes for 2014
I resolve to redouble my efforts to convince policy makers and regulators that protection of intellectual property is not only the technological cornerstone of our democracy but essential to the long-term interests of our economy.
On a personal level, I resolve to try to do something every day that will make the world a little better place for someone.
Get organized — winging it only takes you so far. Jump on the social media bandwagon. Stop procrastinating. Be more present. Instead of always focusing on multitasking, focus on one thing at a time and be fully immersed in it.
Create balanced and productive daily schedules. Working too much is unhealthy and not fun.
FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING OUR SCAFFOLDING (OUR FOUNDATION), AND OPTIMIZING OUR SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES — SO WE ARE DESIGNING, PRODUCING AND SELLING BAGS IN THE SMARTEST, BEST AND MOST EFFICIENT WAY POSSIBLE.I am only going to invest in those ideas that are likely to come to fruition in my lifetime. Too often, people invest in concepts that have no real end game and an endless timeline. I also think it’s important to invest with people who have a sense of urgency and are focused on deliverables. And I reserve ultimate respect for those who not only have integrity, honesty and intelligence, but who also are fiscally responsible and have a fetish for results.
Take time to experience new physical adventures like heli-skiing and motorcycling. Devote more time to mentoring other business leaders in San Diego. Share my business experience to help San Diego business leaders tackle the big problems we see in front of us in health care, and to ultimately make a difference for the patient. Recharge and refresh my outlook, and spend more time with my family and friends.
Appreciate the people you love, and don’t forget to show them every day;
Helping to advance someone else’s career is advancing your own as a leader;
Engage in life and your career passion, but remember to be present in the moment.
Over time, I realize the lines blur more and more between how you lead your life and career.
San Diego founders and executives share their resolutions for the new year:
Don Rosenberg, Qualcomm general counsel
I resolve to redouble my efforts to convince policy makers and regulators that protection of intellectual property is not only the technological cornerstone of our democracy but essential to the long-term interests of our economy.
On a personal level, I resolve to try to do something every day that will make the world a little better place for someone.
Peter Farrell, Resmed founder and executive chairman
I am only going to invest in those ideas that are likely to come to fruition in my lifetime. Too often, people invest in concepts that have no real end game and an endless timeline. I also think it’s important to invest with people who have a sense of urgency and are focused on deliverables. And I reserve ultimate respect for those who not only have integrity, honesty and intelligence, but who also are fiscally responsible and have a fetish for results.
Amanda McCarroll & Carolina Vivas, yourBuddhi.com founders
Get organized — winging it only takes you so far. Jump on the social media bandwagon. Stop procrastinating. Be more present. Instead of always focusing on multitasking, focus on one thing at a time and be fully immersed in it.
Create balanced and productive daily schedules. Working too much is unhealthy and not fun.
Greg Lucier, Life Technologies outgoing CEO
Take time to experience new physical adventures like heli-skiing and motorcycling. Devote more time to mentoring other business leaders in San Diego. Share my business experience to help San Diego business leaders tackle the big problems we see in front of us in health care, and to ultimately make a difference for the patient. Recharge and refresh my outlook, and spend more time with my family and friends.
Emily Sugihara, Baggu founder
Focus on strengthening our scaffolding (our foundation), and optimizing our systems and processes — so we are designing, producing and selling bags in the smartest, best and most efficient way possible.
Brian Sweeney, Amgen vice president for human resources
Appreciate the people you love, and don’t forget to show them every day;
Helping to advance someone else’s career is advancing your own as a leader;
Engage in life and your career passion, but remember to be present in the moment.
Over time, I realize the lines blur more and more between how you lead your life and career.
On a personal level, I resolve to try to do something every day that will make the world a little better place for someone.
Get organized — winging it only takes you so far. Jump on the social media bandwagon. Stop procrastinating. Be more present. Instead of always focusing on multitasking, focus on one thing at a time and be fully immersed in it.
Create balanced and productive daily schedules. Working too much is unhealthy and not fun.
FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING OUR SCAFFOLDING (OUR FOUNDATION), AND OPTIMIZING OUR SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES — SO WE ARE DESIGNING, PRODUCING AND SELLING BAGS IN THE SMARTEST, BEST AND MOST EFFICIENT WAY POSSIBLE.I am only going to invest in those ideas that are likely to come to fruition in my lifetime. Too often, people invest in concepts that have no real end game and an endless timeline. I also think it’s important to invest with people who have a sense of urgency and are focused on deliverables. And I reserve ultimate respect for those who not only have integrity, honesty and intelligence, but who also are fiscally responsible and have a fetish for results.
Take time to experience new physical adventures like heli-skiing and motorcycling. Devote more time to mentoring other business leaders in San Diego. Share my business experience to help San Diego business leaders tackle the big problems we see in front of us in health care, and to ultimately make a difference for the patient. Recharge and refresh my outlook, and spend more time with my family and friends.
Appreciate the people you love, and don’t forget to show them every day;
Helping to advance someone else’s career is advancing your own as a leader;
Engage in life and your career passion, but remember to be present in the moment.
Over time, I realize the lines blur more and more between how you lead your life and career.
San Diego founders and executives share their resolutions for the new year:
Don Rosenberg, Qualcomm general counsel
I resolve to redouble my efforts to convince policy makers and regulators that protection of intellectual property is not only the technological cornerstone of our democracy but essential to the long-term interests of our economy.
On a personal level, I resolve to try to do something every day that will make the world a little better place for someone.
Peter Farrell, Resmed founder and executive chairman
I am only going to invest in those ideas that are likely to come to fruition in my lifetime. Too often, people invest in concepts that have no real end game and an endless timeline. I also think it’s important to invest with people who have a sense of urgency and are focused on deliverables. And I reserve ultimate respect for those who not only have integrity, honesty and intelligence, but who also are fiscally responsible and have a fetish for results.
Amanda McCarroll & Carolina Vivas, yourBuddhi.com founders
Get organized — winging it only takes you so far. Jump on the social media bandwagon. Stop procrastinating. Be more present. Instead of always focusing on multitasking, focus on one thing at a time and be fully immersed in it.
Create balanced and productive daily schedules. Working too much is unhealthy and not fun.
Greg Lucier, Life Technologies outgoing CEO
Take time to experience new physical adventures like heli-skiing and motorcycling. Devote more time to mentoring other business leaders in San Diego. Share my business experience to help San Diego business leaders tackle the big problems we see in front of us in health care, and to ultimately make a difference for the patient. Recharge and refresh my outlook, and spend more time with my family and friends.
Emily Sugihara, Baggu founder
Focus on strengthening our scaffolding (our foundation), and optimizing our systems and processes — so we are designing, producing and selling bags in the smartest, best and most efficient way possible.
Brian Sweeney, Amgen vice president for human resources
Appreciate the people you love, and don’t forget to show them every day;
Helping to advance someone else’s career is advancing your own as a leader;
Engage in life and your career passion, but remember to be present in the moment.
Over time, I realize the lines blur more and more between how you lead your life and career.