Up To Speed
After opening a new restaurant it takes a while for the entire staff to get up to speed; providing the best service and delivering the menu as the chef intended. Once they do, word should spread quickly. In the meantime, Read More …
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Emotional Collateral
You can’t, unfortunately, take emotional collateral to the bank to fund your next venture. No matter how passionate you are or how much you care about a project, you have to find a way to quantify and most often, monetize Read More …
It’s the Emotional Side
Tonight, I spoke at the school board meeting because it is important to me. It was not easy. It is never easy. It is literally easier to speak in front of a group of 400 to 500 colleagues because we Read More …
Order Up
Order up a new little tech device from Best Buy and get an e-mail to confirm your order. Another to confirm your shipment and yet another to let you know it is available in store. One final one lets you Read More …
Your Choice
Luckily, as Americans we have so many options before us. It is literally, your choice as to what you do each day: how you look; what you wear; the job you perform and even where you bank; just to name Read More …
It’s All Over
Sunday night after a long holiday and it’s all over but the crying…or the joy depending on your perspective. It is hard to say goodbye (just ask my double-cousin once removed Jack…last night he was struggling with this concept.) A Read More …
You Probably Know
As an adult, you probably know what you don’t like and what you do like to do…even though it may be difficult to meld that into a career or a business…change. Making a list – and checking it more than Read More …
Banks Don’t Need A Rest
Computers and banks don’t need a rest after a busy holiday season…even though you may “think” your Amex needed a break yesterday, the bank thinks otherwise. That is why they sent out a note that said “spend what you want Read More …
In This Season
In this season of holiday baking, I have come to appreciate the perfect cookies made by professional bakers. They are, no doubt, made with a long and tried recipe, with more butter or sugar, perhaps than I would add. Or, Read More …
Winding Down
When you are relaxing, home after dinner this week, think about those who can’t start winding down yet – yes, the retail workers who are putting up with each and every one of our frustrations, blow ups and meltdowns. Be Read More …