Human behavior is as funny as it is interesting. We take as a given that with which we grew-up as a child – our country, local community, heritage, religion, government – collectively our experience. We are conditioned to not question that which is “normal” – because that is the way it’s always been. And not given an alternative…
People are naturally seduced by a “deal”. We gravitate to signs in stores and on billboards that proclaim, 50% off” or “Buy-one Get-one”. We like to think that we are paying far less for something that we have a right to – that somehow we got the “better” of our opponent. We take a smug…
In the “legion,” you march or die… As business leaders, sometimes we march because we are driven by opportunity to accomplishment, and sometimes we are forced to march to thwart a threat. … But march we must. The media has devoted a lot of energy as of late fanning the flames that the economy is…
Kenny Rogers Had It Right…. “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em,Know when to walk away and know when to run.You never count your money when you’re sittin’ at the table.There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealin’s done.” Kenny Rogers, The Gambler This was a very popular…
Lessons on Air Travel… Unlike most people I know, I actually enjoy flying. It’s mostly the result of an attitude that I project when taking a trip, coupled with an amount of planning and making sure I get to the airport well ahead of time. If there is a layover involved, I want a MINIMUM…
