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Extra Points: Love: Let Me Count the Ways
As we approach Valentine's Day, it got me thinking about how we show love to those we care about. There are the normal signs of "affection," from flowers, to chocolates, to dinner out (or maybe even a home cooked romantic dinner!). I'm not going to wax poetic on what...
Extra Points: Groundhogs Day
Groundhogs Day seems to trigger one of two (or maybe both) visuals. The first is that little furry creature named Punxsutawney Phil who tells all about the upcoming Spring season based on if he sees his shadow or not. The second is the face of Bill Murray in his...
Creating a Clear Vision for Your Business
I have a new “toy” as part of my office equipment. I’ve wanted a stand-up option for my computer because I always felt tired of sitting so long during the day. I’m now the proud owner of a standing desk so I can stand and sit when I want. This is an extremely valuable...
Extra Points: 84 for 32
I didn't know Kobe Bryant personally. But I knew Kobe. I watched him break my heart as a Seattle SuperSonics fan. I watched him compete at the highest level as an athlete and be a role model for that competitive fire when I coached both youth and high school...
Extra Points: Ready for the Storm
Last week, the Puget Sound area had its second straight year of significant snowfall. For us, it’s between 8-12 inches and that’s enough to create suspension of operations for many businesses. I received a phone call from a client in the hospitality industry asking if...
Is Your Company Eating Cheetos?
One of my regular modes of transportation is the Washington State Ferry service. The crossing time is about 30 minutes, so while I often will catch up on emails and other correspondence, I try to take advantage of the time by getting my “steps” in. Walking the ferry...
Extra Points: How To Avoid Putting Out Fires
Barb and I had the privilege of having our granddaughters visit for the weekend. Our oldest is at the stage where she “parrots” everything she hears. All of a sudden, I will hear her repeat my, “Bella be quiet!” or “Captain Jack, lay down!.” It was fortunate for me...
Unleashing the 2020s!
This is my January 2020 column for the Kitsap Business Journal and Kitsap Sun. I'm celebrating 10 years as a monthly columnist. In fact. my first column was January of 2010! Many thanks to the Kitsap Sun for a great relationship. On to the next 10 years! Welcome to...
The Roaring 2020s
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKv1hwR8AK0&w=560&h=315] In just a couple of days, we will pass into a brand new decade. While some may say it’s just another year, we humans have made a custom of dividing out these ten-year increments for...
