Happy Birthday Mom

Today would have been Mom's 79th birthday. She passed away 6 years ago... within a year of Dad's passing. I knew she would not make it without him. They were true soul-mates and married for more than 60 years. She was a loving and dedicated wife, a … [Read more...]

If it Doesn’t Jingle, It Doesn’t Count

'Tis the season for giving to those left fortunate, and certainly to those who anchor the success of small and large businesses alike. Time to celebrate the season, not by buying more, but by doing more for others. Make it count by paying it … [Read more...]

Trust is Cheaper Than Control

Trust is cheaper than control. It's a brilliant notion. The reason we don't trust is because we have been let down, or because we have let down others. Over time, we are conditioned by our environment that jades our thinking. While we believe in the … [Read more...]

Playing the Power Game

A number of years ago I had a colleague with a special talent. She had the ability — and maybe a special honing device — that allowed her to quickly identify and make a beeline for the most important person in the room. We often teased her that she … [Read more...]