Meet Tim Harris. He owns his own restaurant — where hugs are on the menu! The sign says, “Tim’s Place: Breakfast, lunch and hugs!” Tim sums up his philosophy of being a restauranteur — and life: “Food is food. I give them a hug and then they all feel better!” Tim has down syndrome. HeContinue reading “If “hugs” aren’t our business specialty, then what is?”
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Maintaining your Team: Will a little WD 40 and Duct Tape do the trick?
Maintenance. I was reminded of this word over the weekend as I washed my car. The grit and grime of the winter season had taken its toll on every inch of my vehicle. As I scrubbed the tires, I was reminded how easily things (anything really) can get out of hand without regular upkeep andContinue reading “Maintaining your Team: Will a little WD 40 and Duct Tape do the trick?”
Three Ways to Define a Happy New Year for your Business
It’s January 5th. The holiday season has come to a close as 2012 bursts on the scene. Saw this post from a cool guy I follow on Twitter this week: “Is it really a new year if it’s the same us?” Wow. There’s a lot of depth packed into those 43 characters. In our businessesContinue reading “Three Ways to Define a Happy New Year for your Business”
Does Your Leadership Suffer from the Kim Kardashian Effect?
I am not a “reality tv” enthusiast. For those moments when I can escape for a few minutes in front of a television, I want to be entertained in a way that doesn’t involve a call-in vote from viewers. To be honest, I don’t know who is still “in the house” on CBS’ “Big Brother”Continue reading “Does Your Leadership Suffer from the Kim Kardashian Effect?”
Hockey Pucks and Honesty: The Rest of the Story…
Remember Paul Harvey? His weekly radio show shared interesting news stories with listeners in a way that kept them tuned in until he shared “the rest of the story.” In true Paul Harvey fashion, this week’s tells the “rest of the story” involving the 11-year old twins who switched places during a hockey game contest. OneContinue reading “Hockey Pucks and Honesty: The Rest of the Story…”