Cost Down or Value Up? – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.25.2019 This is a brutally competitive era for business. Globalization, fast information flow, low freight costs, uneven labor costs, and demanding customers have made business survival a very challenging act. Under such competitive pressure, the most obvious move for a business is to drive…
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Moon Landing and My Smart Watch – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.22.2019 It has been 50 years since the first person set foot on the moon. Many of us still remember the anxious moment when Armstrong took his first step. The whole world cheered loudly as he uttered the famous words: “That’s one small…
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Kindness Is Everywhere – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.18.2019 It is heartwarming to see a total stranger holding an umbrella for someone in a wheelchair. He is too focused on shielding her to notice the soaking rain on his shoulder. His caring expands beyond the umbrella’s reach. It is touching to see an immigrant…
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Portfolio of Tech Talks — Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.17.2019 In my consulting work, I have come across many presentations and project reviews by technical people. They are PhDs, Masters, scientists, engineers, executives, and team members. In their speeches, they try to justify or get more funding and impress their sponsors and bosses. They…
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Leading and Parenting – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 6.17.2019 I have watched various types of leaders in action over the years. To motivate their employees, some leaders appeal to their employees’ bodily needs, some appeal to their rational minds, and some appeal to their emotions. Similarly, parents use the same techniques to educate and…
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Street Cleaning and Mind Cleansing – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 5.31.2019 During our 50th anniversary vacation in Japan, we enjoyed warm friendship, marvelous food, and splendid scenery. Among the bustling city, hustled lives, beautiful gardens, and majestic temples and shrines, I noticed something very interesting: There are hardly any garbage cans in the streets,…
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Living and Dealing with the Triple “A”s – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 4.16.2019 We are experiencing an onslaught of the triple “A”s (automation, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality) in every aspect of our lives. You can’t go to any technical conferences or read any technology news without seeing one the three “A”s. Are the…
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Be a Successful Young Entrepreneur – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 4.15.2019 Recently, I had the honor of judging a young entrepreneurs’ business competition. It was a rewarding and exciting experience to see these talented and enthusiastic young people pitching their dreams and ideas. The business start-up proposals ranged from education and cloud software to…
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April Fools’ Day Mystery – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 4.1.2019 There are many explanations for the origin of April Fools’ Day. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582 when the Julian calendar was switched to the Gregorian calendar in France. People who were slow to get the news continued to…
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What Are Your Life’s Little Delights? – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 3.21.2019 During my daily morning walks, I not only experience the joy of mental meditation and physical invigoration, I also enjoy the anticipation of a hearty breakfast and hot cup of coffee as a reward after the long walk. The thought of eating…
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