What books I read in 2007
2007 is about to come to a close. The months tick by like the incessant tick-tock of an old grandfather…
Season of Appreciation
During this holiday season, let’s take time to thank those who help us on a daily basis. Whether it’s the…
Selfless customer service for our nerf-eating dog
Life sometimes deals you a curve ball. We had one recently with our chocolate Labrador. If you’ve been around chocolate…
Keep your attitude in check
I get way too many e-mail newsletters. I rarely get time to read them all, but I do make time…
My Favorite Web sites
I spend plenty of time online. My entire professional career has been spent working with Web sites, Web site technologies,…
Learn to be well-liked: Read the Likeability Factor
Everyone on the planet has read Carnegie’s, “How to Win Friends and Influence People” — haven’t they? Seriously though…If you…
Reason #412 to Love the Internet
I recently purchased a HP laptop. I am extremely impressed with the box’s performance, agility, and flexibility to handle all…
Going Off the Cliff with No Slides
I recently attended my company’s Summit 2007 at the Austin Convention Center. My employer Builder Homesite designs technology solutions for…
Small Changes Yield Big Results
I work with Web sites for a living. I’ve done this all of my career and I’ve noticed one truism…
Jack Welch’s Winning — Part II
I wanted to follow up with Part II of Jack Welch’s Five Points to Winning from his stellar book titled,…
“Winning” by Jack Welch (Part I)
We all like winning. We marvel at the mastery of the New York Yankees and the New England Patriots on…
An Opportune Time to Shut the Ipod Off
I like my Ipod. I am cool with my Ipod. My Ipod and I bond on the trail, treadmill, and…
Don’t Miss It! The Event of the Summer!
An event… In the dictionary, an event is described as: something that happens or is regarded as happening; an occurrence,…
Believe in Yourself When It’s Your Time
Ready. On Your Mark. Set. Go. It is a mad dash for the finish line as ten finely-tuned, focused athletes…
Why We Buy
If you are at all interested in marketing, merchandising, or consumer behavior, I have a book recommendation for you. Don’t…
I want to pump my gas in peace.
We really never get away from marketing messages today. It seems no place is sacrosanct from the advertising blitz. (Ads…
Take charge in a meeting
We’ve all had it happen to us. We sit mindlessly in a hour-long meeting with no purpose, no agenda, no…
Learn the SEO Language
If you are in the world of business (either for yourself or for someone else), gain a basic understanding of…
Your life will continue even if Starbucks is out of Cranberry muffins
Change.It’s a scary word. It’s a downright nasty word. But does it have to be? We all have had to…
My Sports Walkman needs to be replaced with an IPod
Yes, I still own and use a Sports Walkman. I can hear the laughing now. To make matters worse, it…