March 28, 2011 · 12:14 pm
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I woke up Friday morning with a cold. By Saturday it had taken root throughout my body and I had the classic chills (and a very low grade fever), no energy, a rattle in my chest and a head that felt as if it needed a sump pump. A very pleasant weekend indeed!
Since I stopped commuting on trains and riding in elevators every day I haven’t been sick at all. This isn’t a coincidence and I had been on a train, in an elevator, on the subway, and in a number of offices early last week. I’m sure sniffles abounded. As did a business point. Continue reading →
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March 25, 2011 · 8:48 am
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The Mrs. and I went out for dinner the other night and since it’s Foodie Friday I thought that could serve as our food-related jumping off point. It was an Indian restaurant, the latest branch of an excellent group. We’ve eaten in two of their other places in nearby towns and were kind of excited to try something only a few minutes’ drive away.
The food was excellent – generous portions that were well prepared. The service was good as well so you’re not going to get another customer service rant today. However, we probably won’t be eating there again and the reason why is instructive. Continue reading →
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March 23, 2011 · 11:17 am
A friend of mine sent some of us in our golf group a photo of some clubs he is thinking of buying. The clubs were displayed with a sale price and his caption was “better golf through MasterCard?” It’s a common thought among golfers – I’ll just buy a better game. As one who is constantly in search of that elusive improvement, I’ve stood in many a golf superstore and felt exactly the same way.
As it turns out, the advice I gave him isn’t bad advice for business. You see, I’ve worked with companies who thought they could buy their way to a better game too. Let me share with you what I told my friend and I think you’ll see how it applies to the companies as well. Continue reading →
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