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Dinosaur of the Year - A Remembrance

Fri, 05/30/2008 - 05:12 — admin

It was more than a banquet; it was an event – it was a celebration of a life of power and control. It was the annual Dinosaur of the Year program. The table setting was exquisite, the food exceptional, and pomp and circumstance was to be expected. Excitement gripped the air. The emcee began his introduction.

As his comments filled the room, the audience collectively shook their heads. The winner was obvious. The speaker’s superlatives could only be describing one individual. The audience waited in polite anticipation, as the introduction reinforced what all attendees already knew.

Full Circle Marketing

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 05:13 — admin

Your organization's marketing program should answer five key questions.

Life is a Circle — Marketing is about Life!

At age 4, success is not peeing in your pants.
At age 12, success is having friends.
At age 16, success is having a driver's license.
At age 20, success is having sex.
At age 35, success is having money.
At age 50, success is having money.
At age 60, success is having sex.
At age 70, success is having a driver's license.
At age 80, success is having friends.
At age 90, success is not peeing in your pants.

Horseback Riding or Riding on the Back of a Horse!

Thu, 05/15/2008 - 05:15 — admin

As a young boy I wanted a horse. More than anything else in this world, I wanted a horse. In my fantasy world, I would be Roy Rogers on Trigger, a jockey aboard Man of War, or a pioneer driving a covered wagon on the Oregon Trail.

I got my wish. (Watch what you pray for!) Suddenly my fantasy world ran head long into my new reality. My horse, Sham, was a beautiful animal. He was young, spirited, and IMPOSSIBLE TO RIDE.

The Rubik's Cube - Designing Effective Surveys

Sun, 05/04/2008 - 05:17 — admin

Preface: This is the eight (and final) in a series of eight articles on issues of importance to the management of organizations and the leadership of people. The first article created a Management “Jambalaya” using various ingredients - “leftover” ideas that still have application in the world of people and work. The articles that follow will use the same series of ingredients and a “fresh” approach to create an entrée – nutritious food for thought.

Maximize Good / Minimize Bad - The Needed Revolution in Risk Management

Sat, 04/26/2008 - 05:10 — admin

Preface: This is the seventh in a series of eight articles on issues of importance to the management of organizations and the leadership of people. The first article created a Management “Jambalaya” using various ingredients - “leftover” ideas that still have application in the world of people and work. The articles that follow will use the same series of ingredients and a “fresh” approach to create an entrée – nutritious food for thought.

Leadership is like Pornography - Improving Leadership Performance

Sat, 04/19/2008 - 05:08 — admin

Preface: This is the sixth in a series of eight articles on issues of importance to the management of organizations and the leadership of people. The first article created a Management “Jambalaya” using various ingredients - “leftover” ideas that still have application in the world of people and work. The articles that follow will use the same series of ingredients and a “fresh” approach to create an entrée – nutritious food for thought.

Tough Positive Management

Sun, 04/13/2008 - 05:06 — admin

“Because I said so…” or “One, Two, Three…” - Tough Positive Management!

Preface: This is the fifth in a series of eight articles on issues of importance to the management of organizations and the leadership of people. The first article created a Management “Jambalaya” using various ingredients - “leftover” ideas that still have application in the world of people and work. The articles that follow will use the same series of ingredients and a “fresh” approach to create an entrée – nutritious food for thought.

Class Action Lawsuits - What's wrong with this picture?

Fri, 04/11/2008 - 05:05 — admin

The blog that follows was posted at about 5:00 a.m. today. A few minutes ago I was contacted by a nice lady informing me that I too had hit the jackpot of the Class Action Lawsuit world and I would be receiving my check as well. The party that so injured me as to warrant these damages was a restaurant that had caused me grievous harm and permanent damage by sending me unauthorized faxes. (FAXES NOT FOXES).

MGM

It ain't easy being a customer anymore!

Thu, 04/10/2008 - 05:02 — admin

Preface: This is the fourth in a series of eight articles on issues of importance to the management of organizations and the leadership of people. The first article created a Management “Jambalaya” using various ingredients - “leftover” ideas that still have application in the world of people and work. The articles that follow will use the same series of ingredients and a “fresh” approach to create an entrée – nutritious food for thought.

The Real Side of Life and Strategic Planning

Fri, 04/04/2008 - 04:49 — admin

Preface: This is the third in a series of eight articles on issues of importance to the management of organizations and the leadership of people. The first article created a Management “Jambalaya” using various ingredients - “leftover” ideas that still have application in the world of people and work. The articles that follow will use the same series of ingredients and a “fresh” approach to create an entrée – nutritious food for thought.