There’s a story about Mickey Mantle. 
When he was asked what kind of salary he would get as a Yankee in the modern era, Mantle’s response was that he’d go to George Steinbrenner and say “Howdy, Partner.” Continue reading
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Partners
Filed under Reality checks, Thinking Aloud, What's Going On
Fighting the Distraction Fire
I’m sure you’re aware of what’s been happening in the financial world over the last few days. Well, actually it’s been for the last few years but it all seems to be coming to a head. Pundits will be post-morteming this for a while and I’m sure many books will be written over the next few months. Continue reading
Filed under Huh?, Reality checks, Thinking Aloud
The One Mistake You Can’t Make
It’s inevitable that we make mistakes in business. I agree with Peter Drucker: People who don’t take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year. Since the mistakes are going to happen, let’s push the envelope and move the enterprise forward.
But there is one mistake I don’t think you can make and we’re seeing it in action over the last few days. Continue reading
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Consult Keith 