Not many people who operate at a high level think the word “vendor” is very appealing. In fact many find it to be borderline offensive. What Is The Alternative? Partner, yes, but it too has become jaded. Resource, ally, co-customer, you name it, the moniker has been adopted by many sales folks who are trying […]
Read MoreThe typical thought many people have when they hear the word change is, “Oh crap!” I say many people, not all people, because there is a spectrum of the population that does like change, merely for the sake of change. Change can come in the form of a merger or acquisition, death, marriage, or babies […]
Read MoreIntentionally giving and unintentionally receiving, these are the two biggest and most robust benefits I get out of continuing the learning process. Reading about things, people and places becomes more and more fascinating as I get older, however, what I am coming to realize more and more over time is how much I get to […]
Read MoreIt seems as though everyone says it. We are this and we are that… In reality, we don’t do anything, what you see “we” doing is a collection of individuals who have decided to act differently. I mean different than what has become “The Norm”. Let’s face it, “The Norm” isn’t really very good is […]
Read MoreWow! That was my first thought on Friday, December 10, 2014 as I was honored to take part in a private tour of the September 11 Museum at Ground Zero in New York. Being fortunate enough to work for a man that has an incredible desire to treat people well allowed me and several of […]
Read MoreYes, self exams are definitely healthy, whether it be physical or mental, both can be essential for good health and prosperity. Specifically, taking inventory of your situation … work, relationship with someone, self awareness or whatever is, could, should, perhaps are all part of personal growth. Equally as important, in my mind, is to “raise […]
Read MoreA pretty harsh word for anyone to hear, especially if that someone is you! I bet that most of you reading this have been guilty of my same crime, even if you didn’t realize it. The chain of events went like this: A business venture that I am one-third of has a bi-weekly update call. […]
Read MoreThis morning I saw a quote on a poster of a football player named JJ Watt that really got me thinking. Typically, I don’t look to the NFL or anyone in professional sports for inspired thinking. Typically… but today, I saw it. Another note of warning in advance, it was on the internet so I […]
Read MoreAs I am standing on the edge of Niagara Falls, and I do mean edge, because if you’ve ever been there and seen them in person, you realize just how close you truly are, I contemplated the life cycle of a water droplet in the Niagara River and how much like those water droplets we, as […]
Read MoreIf you utilize natural or LP gas to heat with these are probably the nastiest words you will want to hear this upcoming heating season. The heat exchanger and its integrity are the things that keep you, your family and/or co-workers from breathing the noxious Carbon Monoixide (CO) gas that is created when fossil fuels […]
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