Give Thanks and Take Stock A couple is getting the Thanksgiving ham ready to put in the oven. Suddenly, one of them takes out a large knife and begins cutting off the end of the raw ham – a significant chunk of it. “What are you doing?” her husband asks. “I’m getting the ham ready … Read more
Leaves are Changing, So Could Your Business Something magical happens in October. The air is crisper and clearer; the trees start to turn from green to an array of gold, copper, and bronze; the sense of something new and exciting happening lingers around every corner. The start of fall feels like a new beginning – … Read more
Let’s Get Together 4.7 billion people will use social networks this year, and that number is expected to continue to grow each year. With the ever-increasing use of smartphones and the opportunities for online networking, it’s easy to think we’re shifting away from in-person meetings. But Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and inventor of the … Read more
It’s August and our season’s challenges are no less relentless. Temperatures continue to rise, customers feel a bit more demanding, and the end is out there but not clearly in sight. As professionals in a game whose popularity has not reached this height in more than twenty years, we must persevere. I believe it is … Read more
Making Hay While the Sun Shines As the “dog days of summer” are now in full swing, the increased intensity of our summer months can lead to distraction and burnout for you and your teams. This is exactly the opposite of what we would hope to achieve during any season, let alone our busy season … Read more
Is Being “Busy” Really a Good Thing? The discussion around work-life balance is never-ending, but necessary. In his latest column, Howie reminds us to be intentional about our efforts to keep this balance. We are fortunate to be working in an industry that continues to post record demand. As the adage tells us, “From everyone … Read more