Everyone Blames Everyone Else

Someone busted the sewage pipe under the house under construction. Someone else poured concrete that spilled into the sewage pipes blocking the network of pipes under the house. Big trouble. Expensive mistake. The finger pointing has started, the … [Read more...]

You Get What You Negotiate

Ask the extra question, push the boundaries of the norm, and never give up. Learn to listen, be polite, be sincere, be prepared, and be willing to take NO for an answer. Ultimately, “NO” can probably be the worst outcome of the extra push for a … [Read more...]

Super Confused

My recent emergency visit to the Wal-Mart Super Center in Sun City, reminded me why I don’t shop at the giant retailer. The store was crowded, dirty and, “stuffed” to the ceiling with every imaginable type of merchandise, except the electric kettle … [Read more...]

Research Day at UT

I was very impressed by the student research day at The University of Tampa (UT) this past Friday. It was rewarding to see faculty collaborative efforts shine through in student projects. Poster displays ranged from risk assessment in different … [Read more...]