I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for lighthouses. I have a large, personal collection of lighthouse replicas in my nautically-themed home. I’ve had the opportunity to visit a great number of lighthouses all over the U.S. and Canada, and my home state of Michigan is the proud home of 247 beautiful structures….
Yesterday was “National Get to Know Your Customer Day.” Prior to this special day each year, I usually write an article reminding everyone that it’s coming up and suggesting a number of things you can do to prepare for it and hopefully take advantage of it. This year’s a little different. I wanted to try…
Over the 4th of July holiday, I did something totally unexpected … something I haven’t done in decades. I attended a 4th of July parade. I took one of my grandsons in hopes of exposing him to an exciting age-old tradition that’s been part of our American culture forever. I thought it would be a…
We had a few inquiries about where to find AchieveMax® professional speakers on sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook after Harry’s article on Welcome to the World of Socialnomics! on Friday. Here’s a list of some of the sites where you can find us: Social Media Links for the AchieveMax® Company Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google+ Social Media Links…
Anyone who knows me well is very much aware of the fact that I’m known as “Mr. Technology”! NOT! I’m still learning how to use all of the features on my cell phone. I flush my toilet and the garage door opens! However, I strive to keep up as much as I can with my…
The ingenuity of the American entrepreneur never ceases to amaze me! The tougher times get for our country financially, the more creativity and innovation surface to cope with it. The tenacity of our great people is unequaled anywhere in the world. John Deere is credited with the phrase, “Find a Need and Fill It” … but…
One of my favorite sayings has always been: “It’s not what happens to you in life that really matters … it’s how you react to what happens to you that makes the difference! As a business consultant, I see proof of this infinite “truth” every week! It has nothing to do with the industry I’m…
Again, I find myself in my prime time (midnight to 3 a.m.), working on a project. I have the TV on cable for background noise and can’t help but notice that every station is streaming the same constant negativity we’ve been exposed to for far too long now. They sound enthused to report on the…
In today’s job market, many of those seeking employment may have lowered their expectations to the point of demonstrating a willingness to accept most anything. This could readily lead to a number of negative consequences. Human Resource specialists have elevated their game in an effort to attract talent under very trying, competitive, and challenging circumstance….