Bad Erasers
You know how there are some pencils out there that have really, (I mean really) bad erasers on them? They are not the Ticonderoga, classic yellow pencils, nor are they the awesome ones we used in college for drafting and Read More …
Category: general
Try, Try Again
Yes, this is from an old proverb, but it is still accurate today. If at first you do not succeed, then try, try again. I appreciate the teachers who allow the students to correct their work and either get a Read More …
Leave it to the Experts
When you don’t know what to do, you absolutely should leave it to the experts. Spent a few hours in the ER this morning. I am not a doctor. I don’t have x-ray vision. I know marketing. I know brands. Read More …
A Failure to Communicate
“Ahhh, what we have here is a failure to communicate.” Isn’t this such a true statement? Communication is so very important in whatever it is that you are doing… Customer service. Product description. An attack. Escape plan. Details of your Read More …
Delivering as Promised
Delivering as promised is the ultimate in customer service. Regardless of how much the customer has paid, $1 to $120 for rush services or thousands for closing on a business – when you deliver on time it is perfection. Strive Read More …
Impersonations and Stream of Consciousness
Impersonations and stream of consciousness makes me think of Robin Williams. I have put these two words together but not because I was thinking of them together, but because one lead to the other. Impersonations are always fun to watch Read More …
Respect the Brand
I always get frustrated when retailers don’t honor and respect the brand (or the brands) in their store. Today I was absolutely certain that I saw a Krispy Kreme case in a convenience store. Sure, it was seen though the Read More …
Knowledge is Good…
Knowledge is good, even if it is something you may not have wanted to know. Last night, I took a CPR class – so yes, this post is going the “health and medical” route today. I promise it won’t be Read More …
Trusting Your Thoughts
Trusting your thoughts is essential. In order to become the person you want to be, to develop what you want to create and to live the life you want to live – you must have the mindset to do so. Read More …
Thoughts and Truths
I think the concept of thoughts and truths is a very interesting concept. When your thoughts become truths. How very powerful that is… I grew up in a house, with parents, who believed that you were supposed to be positive Read More …