In the fifteen years I have been writing this newsletter I have never before written on the topic of Thanksgiving. Usually I consider it a little too “touchy-feely” for me plus there are hundreds of other newsletters out there on …
Years ago I came to the realization that there are only three ages of people in the workforce. There are kids, adults and statesmen (although I suppose to be politically correct, we need to change that to statespersons). None of …
One of the many things I try to improve with each engagement is the communication process. While not technically a financial topic, it certainly has economic impact. Inefficient communication causes delays in decision making, action, and business improvement and burns …
Last year, I was traveling between St. Louis. MO and St. Paul, MN. I looked at the screen on the back of the seat in front of me and learned that I was somewhere off the coast of Africa. In fact, …
When I started my career, being social with your colleagues meant going to the local watering hole after work to have a few drinks. Although the topic may have been sports, current events, vacation, or politics just to name a …
I often find myself asking, “What can I do to improve the situation?” Whatever state of affairs you find yourself in, that’s a good starting place. Ultimately, whether in your work or personal life, if you can leave any situation …
On the first Monday of the month (May 4th) my wife commented that I had “set the tone” for the day. I don’t think she was particularly pleased with me, but that’s a topic for another day. As leaders, we …
I’ve been writing these posts monthly since April 2006. My intent has always been to provide something that is thought provoking and educational. As I write this post during the worldwide outbreak of Covid-19 my goal is the same while …
Many might be surprised that the title of this article is written in the past tense while we are still in the midst of crisis. That’s intentional for not one, but two reasons. First, the time to prepare for a …
My regular readers know that this monthly newsletter almost always comes out on the last day or two of the month. Coming out mid-month makes this a somewhat special edition. There are numerous messages about Covid-19 with almost every business …
