Aug 3, 2016 | Business Strategy, Leadership, Uncategorized
As many of you know, my daughter Mindy was recently married. It turned out to be a gorgeous Seattle summer day. After the wedding, I piled in the car my other daughter Kelli and her friend Gina to head from the church to the reception at a downtown hotel. As we hit...
Apr 3, 2014 | Business Strategy, Jocularity
So I’m in Bogotá, Colombia to speak at the 2014 Latin American Distribution seminar. As is my custom when traveling, I bring one black suit with multiple shirts. That is always good enough for a 2-day conference. As I’m preparing to go to breakfast, a...
Apr 3, 2014 | Business Strategy, Jocularity
So I’m in Bogotá, Colombia to speak at the 2014 Latin American Distribution seminar. As is my custom when traveling, I bring one black suit with multiple shirts. That is always good enough for a 2-day conference. As I’m preparing to go to breakfast, a...
Jan 22, 2014 | Business Strategy, Leadership, Uncategorized
I was having a drink with a couple colleagues at a nice place in Miami Beach prior to dinner. We had spent the day with our mentor and with full brains were ready to enjoy the evening. The place we were at was classic Miami Beach. Nice outdoor seating area (where we...
Jan 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
The lights are out… As a crisis consultant, I should be ashamed of myself. I left for a meeting in a neighboring city without keys to the security screen door on my front door, which I always lock. I have my garage door opener, so no big deal, right? It’s...
