Blog
Extra Points: On Demand Economy
Barb and I enjoy binge watching television shows. Companies like Netflix and Hulu (as well as networks that create subscriber access to all their shows and then some) have created an "on demand" lifestyle of entertainment. The only live television I watch is sports,...
Monica Blackwood in The Shrimp Tank!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYpq9XIUT6M&w=560&h=315] © 2018 Toro Consulting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Monica Blackwood in The Shrimp Tank!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYpq9XIUT6M&w=560&h=315] © 2018 Toro Consulting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Extra Points: Warning Signals
This past weekend, we rented a van to help our daughter get furniture for her new place. I used the application system to check out the van and get the key before the place opened up. To my surprise, upon starting up the van, a warning light came on indicating the the...
Extra Points: The No Brainer
Last week, I was at LinkedIn Learning to film my second course. They generously take care of all my travel, including rental car. While standing in line at Avis, we were informed they were out of cars and that we had to wait until some came in. After about 15 minutes,...
Extra Points: Brainwashed
You’re being brainwashed. A recent article and shared video by my Shrimp Tank podcast co-host, Brad Berger really caught my attention and compelled me to write on this topic. Many thanks to Brad. We as humans are greatly influenced by advertising, cultural concepts,...
Extra Points: Readiness & Preparedness
I’d be remiss on the last Monday of National Preparedness Month if I didn’t spend a little time providing my own public service announcement on readiness and preparedness. While not the most glamorous topic in the world, it becomes very important when it becomes...
Extra Points: Seven Deadly Words
We have always done it that way. Those seven words are deadly to an organization. Yet that thinking and behavior is common in companies of all sizes. Why? Humans fear change. You may hear people - including yourself - say that they don't like change; or that it's...
Extra Points: Leadership is Empathy
Serena Williams is arguably the best female tennis player of all time; heck she may challenge Roger Federer as the greatest tennis player of either gender. She lost the US Open Championship on Saturday in what became a highly chaotic and confrontational scene...
