Wholesale Only

As a consumer, if I find a great place that makes, grows or sells cool stuff, seeing a sign that says “Wholesale Only” makes me, personally, kind of sad. You know, for me. And, of course for all the other Read More …

No, But…

It is totally fine to say no, but much better to just say yes first. Sometimes however, there is a negative before the positive.  As in, the answer we received to our posed inquiry, “does that come with whipped cream?”  Read More …

Try It First

A lot of online retailers now are offering for you to try it first before you commit to the purchase.  They offer no obligation, free returns, so you don’t feel like you paid more to order it online. If it Read More …

The 5 Stages

The kids are in the other room talking about the 5 stages. Where do they learn this stuff? Denial Bargaining Anger Sadness Acceptance These can (apparently) apply to more than just grieving…they can apply to customer service – or at Read More …

Following The Leader

It’s easier to say that you didn’t do anything wrong when you were following the leader. No matter how many One-Way, Do Not Enter, or Detour – Road Closed signs there are, if someone does it in front of you Read More …

New Vision

So much can be accomplished if you just make the time to create, give or ask for new vision. It could be simple, taking time for your future in the company, along with an updated mission statement. It could be Read More …

Freedom of Information

All day there have been celebrations across the country and the same occurred in our home. Before the festivities started, I (haha) had some free time. So, I watched a few TED talks – current development at Google in the Read More …

Free To Think

Long weekends are a good time to be free to think of new ideas…be creative and out of the ordinary. Teach them to ask questions. Question authority. Be inquisitive. Pose questions. Be independent. Think for yourself. Don’t be a lemming. Read More …

Giving Independence

Parenting is often about giving independence, whether they want it or not. Most kids, from toddlers to teens, want more freedom. Me do it. I can do it. Why won’t you let me do it? Really, you can do it. Read More …