Don’t Burn Bridges

A young lady threw her boss under the bus, as part of an exit interview, as she moved between careers. While some of it may have been justified, it is never a good idea to burn bridges. Not because people’s paths may cross in the future, but because … [Read more...]

Fear of Failure

For some of us, the fear of failure can be a greater motivator than the will to succeed. When the chips are down, and the naysayers come calling, we have to dig deep to prove to ourselves that we can deliver on the promise. There are those that … [Read more...]

August 30, 1985 — A Place Called Home

I looked out the window of the plane and saw the ‘Hollywood’ sign on the hilltop, overlooking Los Angeles, CA. Nervous, excited, a tad apprehensive. As I took the bus into Anaheim, I remember thinking to myself – “there are no people in this … [Read more...]

Simple is Better

We have a penchant for making simple things complex. We assume that complex technology, processes, and business models make us smarter and differentiate us in the market place. Good business is about simplifying things for your customer. As … [Read more...]