Power of Suggestion
The power of suggestion has always been a very strong tool. I put my idea out there last night. I am not sure, at the time, whether I had a strong preference one way or another, but I am happy Read More …
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That’s Not All
It’s Friday, but that’s not all there is to the week. We still have one (or two, depending on your perspective) days left. Of course, here in eastern Pennsylvania, as we brace for an historic blizzard, the week’s retail sales Read More …
It’s My Turn
I am in a book club. No lie. Or, maybe, it’s no surprise. Today, it’s my turn to host. I host once a year, every January, since I joined…5 years ago. I used to read and read and read all Read More …
So What If It’s January
So what if it’s January? I don’t care what the “norms” are for the month – and neither should you. I bought a cheesecake on Friday from Termini Brother’s Bakery. I found (and ate) some Girl Scout Cookies over the Read More …
Getting The Word Out
If you own a company, run a non-profit or need to rally support for a community effort, your biggest challenge can be in getting the word out. Word. Words. The Mission. The end game. The goal – whatever it is Read More …
More Than History
So, as you may already know, I live in an area with many old, historical sites. Sometimes, it is more than history that makes a place special. It is the community, the people involved, the owners (as it would be Read More …
What Are You Best At?
Today, someone asked me this question. “What are you best at?” (I didn’t ask him to rephrase the question, but I answered.) It wasn’t an interview, but felt like it – and it was a little bit out of the Read More …
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 …
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 …