Over the past 16 years I have written this newsletter, I haven’t previously published a special Memorial Day edition. Perhaps that is because so many others publish on the meaning of various holidays or maybe because I’ve never written on …
Few things aggravate me as much as someone saying: “That’s our policy.” I suppose there is a valid argument to be made for some policies but more often than not, it’s an excuse for the person quoting the policy not …
My Uncle Al used to say, “You need a plan for a plan for a plan”. I don’t know exactly where that phrase came from but he flew for a living (first in the military and later commercially) and I …
Last week, I had the opportunity to tour a new client’s production facility. I always enjoy these days. It’s a great way to learn about what goes into making a product. While I won’t develop the expertise and understanding of …
A few days before Christmas I was driving between client offices and noticed a woman standing over a dog nearly in the middle of the street. I made a quick U-turn, parked in a no-parking zone, and asked “What can …
Recovery. A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength (according to Google). 2020 has been a difficult year for many. To those reading this who have suffered the loss of a loved one this past year, you …
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, …
