The Hypocrisy of the Left
On September 26th we watched the first presidential debate of 2016. We all had low expectations for this performance as it seems that Hillary is hell bent on attacking Mr. …
Trade Rags, A Way To Educate Yourself
We are constantly asked how we keep up with all the different industries that we provide advice to on a daily basis. Early in my career I would explain in …
Independence Day and the American Dream
Too often, especially in business, we lose sight of why we do what we do. I mean that the hours tend to blend together and before you know it, months and …
Time Management Tips for Busy Moms
As a busy mom you are no doubt pulled into many different directions during the day. It can be hard to balance the daily distractions, schedule demands, your needs, and …
Technology Induced Attention Deficit Disorder, the New Challenge
Society today, ‘Today’ being defined as the time from the late 1980’s to the present, has undergone a rapid evolution in information collection, manipulation, storage and presentation. With the introduction …
Move Into the Fishbowl, Get Involved in Local Issues
Running an international management consulting practice has its advantages and disadvantages, all of them are just a piece to my puzzle of life. Moving our firm to a small rural …
5 Myths about Consultants I Heard During the Holidays
I’m back in the swing of regular work weeks; the holidays are behind us and all the family get-togethers are over (I think). I went to four holiday parties, ate …
The Number 1 Reason Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail
Before I tell you what it is, think back to all the New Year’s resolutions you’ve ever made. How many can you name? What is your resolution for this year? …
3 Things You Should Be Thankful for This November
Thankful for Falling Gas Prices According to Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis for the Oil Price Information Service, an outfit that keep tabs on energy pricing trends worldwide, …
Activity vs Productivity
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and even team contributors know there’s a difference between activity and productivity. However, sometimes we can confuse activity for productivity when we don’t track or have accountability …