Author: Russ Eanes

Entrepreneurs and Startups

May 1, 2013

Over the past year I have talked frequently about the need for MennoMedia to think like a startup. The inspiration for this idea came from hearing Eric Reis (author of The… READ MORE

Why I do what I do

April 19, 2013

“So, what do you do?” We all ask it, when we meet someone new. Usually, we are asking about a job: where do you work to earn money, what do… READ MORE

The Trapezoid of Death

April 8, 2013

This past week I had the privilege of hearing Diana Butler Bass speak at the Protestant Church-owned Publisher’s Association (PCPA), a professional organization which brings together staff and leadership of… READ MORE

Inspiration for Holy Week

March 25, 2013

A few weeks ago some of our MennoMedia staff met to do some strategic planning. It was an energizing experience and a fruitful time. One thing we all felt was… READ MORE

Keeping Current with Technology (Part 1)

March 11, 2013

Ten Tons of books. That’s what I estimated were heading for the dumpster as we closed the warehouse of the former Mennonite Publishing Network (MPN) in Scottdale, PA,  in June… READ MORE

Get out of the Building

March 4, 2013

A year ago, when I attended the Tools of Change conference in NYC, I attended a workshop led by Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup. In a future post… READ MORE

Collaborate and Innovate

February 18, 2013

Last week I spent three days in New York City attending the Tools of Change Conference, an annual gathering of innovators and thinkers about the future of publishing. I attended… READ MORE

Expanding our audiences

February 11, 2013

Last week I posted about “Where MennoMedia is going in the future,” a roadmap for our future, consisting of ten byways that will be part of our journey. Today, on… READ MORE