giving thanks at thanksgiving

I work at living my life in a thankful frame of mind. I’m thankful for all of you who have helped our business grow this year and in years past. And this week—this Thanksgiving week—seems like the perfect time to tell you that. Like many folks, I also consider...

buckets and dippers

A while back, while working with a company during their annual conference, the topic of “motivation” came up over dinner. It was a lively discussion with lots of opinions. The question — Can you truly motivate someone? — has been thrown around for, I’m sure, hundreds...

scare up some fun

Today is Halloween! How are you going to dress up? Notice I didn’t ask if you’re going to dress up. That’s because I’m seriously suggesting that you do. Today is a perfect day to get away from life’s swarm and have a little fun—or maybe a lotta fun. Halloween is less...

Sales Tips All Wrapped Up

Years ago, I wrote about our (then) 8-year-old son’s efforts to sell wrapping paper for a school fundraiser. If you have kids (or even simply know some), you’re probably familiar with the fundraising season and its many offers of candy, gift-wrap, popcorn, cookie...