From the Frying Pan, Into the . . . ?
The faltering economy finally hits home for me. Here are some details of what is going on and how I'm going to be doing some of the most exciting things in my life. Some things to think about as well...
View ArticleCan I Add an Extra Leg on That Stool For You?
If you own a restaurant and you haven't made sure your business is listed in (at least) Yelp and Foursquare, or you're listed but you have yet to claim your venue in the application, what are you...
View ArticleFor Restaurants Engagement Has Always Been on the Menu
Successful restauranteurs understand the value of real "engagement' with their customers. Social media provides the means for others to duplicate their experience . . . and their success.
View ArticleThe Prime Discriminator is Within
Customer experience (service and more) is the only source of competitive advantage that can survive technology-fueled disruption.
View ArticleCan I Get an Amen?
How does an atheist go about giving an invocation? Actually, it's probably not all that difficult but my new status as a member of a local Rotary Club is going to likely test my ability to do it.
View ArticleGolf and Cognitive Dissonance
Seeing what appears to be the recent appearance of members of the Military tending the flag at virtually every golf tournament, I find myself wondering what it says about the direction of our culture.
View ArticleVeteran’s Day – The Bigger Picture
Let's celebrate Veteran's Day by consecrating ourselves to honor their service with a rededication to seeing how we're all interconnected and interdependent. Let's remove artificial barriers to our...
View ArticleUniversal Innovation
Wondering why innovation is something we should be encouraging and facilitating throughout the world. Everyone is capable of coming up with innovative ways to do things that aren't necessarily about...
View ArticleFinally! I Gave My Secular Invocation
Some thoughts about giving my first secular invocation at my Rotary Club breakfast meeting. It was easy, but leading up to it was a bit nerve wracking.
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