The liquor shelf was packed with over 50 varieties of vodka. As I browsed the selection, I couldn't help but think,"how different could vodka possibly be?" Each bottle designed to look more unique than the other, enticing the buyer by its visual … [Read more...]
The Orange
April 24, 2014 by
I recently read this story about the two chefs who negotiated over one orange for their gourmet recipes. In the absence of agreement, they each settled on half an orange, as a compromise. One chef used his half of the orange for juice for an … [Read more...]
Singapore, Here I Come
April 9, 2014 by
My job at The University of Tampa (UT) has allowed me to travel around the world during my 24 year tenure at the University. Next stop? Singapore. And then Indonesia. I am excited to experience new cultures and meet new people. I tend to soak in … [Read more...]
Bad News is Better Than No News
April 8, 2014 by
Most service providers do not understand this basic reality. When deadlines are missed, deliveries fail, or promises are broken, the tendency is to avoid emails and phone calls like the plague. The proverbial, "someone will get back to you … [Read more...]
