Sep 14, 2020 | Business Strategy, Extra Points, Leadership
I recently took a lesson from my golf coach. I knew I had some mechanical issues in my swing that was causing great inconsistency in my results. I’d gotten to a point that I’d done my own self-examination and uncovered gobs of “problems.” My next step – which is...
Jun 8, 2020 | Business Strategy, Extra Points, Leadership
The word “pivot” might be the most over-played word in business over the past 60 days. I admit, I’ve used it a lot and now it seems the word has lost its luster due to over use. To pivot in business – especially in the COVID-19 era – is to make a quick...
May 11, 2020 | Business Strategy, Leadership, Risk Management
I was the head coach of the girls high school basketball for six years at North Kitsap High School starting back in 2000. It gave me a quick indoctrination on how to make decisions in real time and how to practice those decisions in advance. While decisions made in a...
May 4, 2020 | Business Strategy, Leadership
As promised from last week, the rest of the story. My complete five steps to building snowmen (insert KBJ column) My two dogs take completely different walks. Captain Jack, while quite the rapscallion inside the house, is a model walker. He’s got energy, he stays...
Jun 3, 2019 | Extra Points, Leadership, Risk Management
Consider this your very special Public Service Announcement… The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous days of the year for motorists in the United States. Are you prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones? Your employees? How...
Apr 9, 2019 | Business Strategy, Leadership, Risk Management
My April column for the Kitsap Sun… Have you ever been in a hurry to get to a meeting and couldn’t find a place to park? You’re already running a little bit late because of being delayed at your office. The parking lot is full. You find a compact spot (for your...
