No improvement without change

Those of us in technology are accustomed to change. It is coming whether we like it or not. Those who are best prepared for change are going to be those who create the most opportunities in the process.

I do not merely preach this, but live and practice it as do those around me.

Change is bittersweet sometimes. This is one of those times. I am transitioning from working at GBH Communications to Electrosonic over the next couple of weeks. Going from one team of wonderful people to another. It is painful to leave, but a celebration of accomplishments together and expectations of a brighter future for all. It is also wonderful to be reunited with past friends who were long separated and who have created amazing success with in years past.

GBH has some cutting edge patented new technologies that are changing the focus/direction and addressing problems that pervade the industry along with a simplified and efficient new developments that are poised to make communications history on multiple levels. Sorry, cannot tell you what GBH's new innovations and directions are. What happens at GBH stays at GBH, but they will be making some major announcements at InfoComm and would highly recommend giving them a visit or following the press releases leading up, they are dropping hints!!!

GBH has visionary leadership, a brilliant technical team, excellent operations, and a family environment. What could possibly make anyone ever leave? The new GBH direction is simpler, easier and therefore less challenging to implement (which is all of the opposite of what I seek to keep my interest and challenge level up). I thrive on solving difficult and impossible challenges while GBH is making communications simpler and easier.

So the new adventures are taking me to Electrosonic who need no introduction. Electrosonic does the impossible and amazing. Is that not the ultimate challenge? Which of us has not watched the Electrosonic transition from manufacturer to integrator literally dreaming of the fun that we would have? Have been watching Electrosonic and dreaming of the days when I would be able to play on that level. (work, I meant work on that level). Just love to work with the complex and difficult and it will be a challenge to step up to the level of talent there. Who wouldn't have butterflies working with industry rock stars like Will Guest, Yiannis Cabolis, and a bunch of the people who have been making the systems that we all dream about for decades?

Change is painful. Growth is painful. But we can remain safe little caterpillars or blossom into beautiful butterflies. Definitely stretched my wings a bit at GBH. We did some very innovative stuff and they will continue to. But the core focus is easier and the challenges less frequent. It is time to fly further and to higher obstacles that are taking me in a different direction.

This transition begins with appreciation for those who have gotten me to this point for without them: I wouldn't be able to reach the next level. It is impossible to forget friends from GBH. It is time to start writing recommendations and giving endorsements. Huge thanks to Von, Michael, and Jose for giving me the chance to do great things at GBH. To Scott, Nektar, Darren, Jonathan, Tom, Liya, Gabrielle, Israel, Miguel, Jing, and the incredible sales efforts of: Gary, Reyna, Pete, Anthony, Tony, Jaime, Melanie, Spring, Gwynne, and others who brought the clients whose needs challenged and inspired me. We had some amazing vendors and partners that I owe thanks to as well who will not be left out either. So there are many recommendations and always so little time, but that is my list of people that I owe some significant written gratitude to for without each one of them: I would not have amounted to anything.

In every company: our team completes us. For if we were able to do everything and go it alone: we would not ever need to work for a company. But standing on the shoulders of giants is how we get to the next level. In a new company: it takes a while to learn the process and to adapt. So expect a time with fewer posts, that is simply how it all works. Day one begins with gratitude to Jessica, Michael, Yiannis and Will who have given me this opportunity. Day two through ___________ appreciation and gratitude for the team that I will come to depend upon. But it will take time to learn what the value adds are to even express them in any form. After that who knows? Embracing change is running full speed into the unknown with little more than a rough plan or idea plus the confidence that we can handle whatever happens.