Benefits of a challenging economy

December 3rd, 2009

I recently completed a consulting project for a global hotel chain where about 15 different consultants were brought together to solve a problem inadvertently affecting the bottom line. Each of us came with varied backgrounds and consulting experiences. The most amazing part of the project, in addition to anticipated affects on long-term profitability, [...]

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Gotta Look on the Bright Side

January 27th, 2009

You know the frustration of calling the cable company, not being able to get to a human being, instead the automated voice telling me they did not understand my command, “let’s try that again” – why do these automated systems raise our blood pressure so? I’m certain that despite my normally low blood pressure, [...]

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About That Vacation

October 23rd, 2008

There’s nothing like the normalcy of routine in life. I know, it becomes mundane and boring over time – but there sure is something to be said for routine. Nonetheless, as I come back from a wonderful summer filled with weekends at the beach and an August packed with vacation time – I, like many, [...]

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