“Genius loves company.” Or perhaps genius is accidental, even irrational, which is why genius exploits luck. Just as a diamond or a pearl needs a perfect blend of conditions to form, an ideal mix create pivot points throughout the history of humankind. The secret recipe involves one or more of the following: a tribe, timing,…

Building a feedback loop is dependent upon what you are selling which determines what you also need to measure. Bloggers, for instance, measure criteria related to the health of their tribe so that they can sell ad space, e-goods, their skills, etc. Retailers sell physical products so they might want feedback on the store, product…