Banks enjoy a surprising amount of leeway, despite how many of them did not do right by their clients during the financial debacle of several years ago. When the issue of financial controls arises, it is more about protecting against careless, negligent or malicious...
A spirit of unity once helped our nation weather tough times. Can it be rekindled? Today can be more than a day of going through the motions. We can do honor this day of remembrance by holding on to it in the days to come. I hope that the same spirit of unity we felt...
Who’s the master of your fate? Today, I came across a video that really spoke to me, after I had spent a good portion of the day thinking about a poem that has inspired millions over the years. What I love about the poem, is that it’s not bombastic, nor...
Is isolation an accepted norm in society, especially among entrepreneurs and other high-achievers? What are the pitfalls of taking an independent mindset too far? In the United States, individualism is a prized trait, which could account for the fact that we have so...
Many people have a “coming to America” story, and that includes me, a naturalized citizen. Every year on this date, I always wish my sister a happy anniversary to commemorate the day we came here. Sure, we had been here before on vacation, and that was...
Women are underpaid, even in technology, where the notion of meritocracy is the norm. How far should the government go to level the playing field? Chronically Underpaid When someone is underpaid, it tends to persist, because each successive job will only want to pay...
Peace of mind on a Monday morning? That’s not usually the case for most of the regular working world. For consultants, especially those of us who travel regularly, or from time to time, Mondays can bring on a case of agita. Most consultants who have a regular...
Do you often say no to yourself, while often saying yes to other people and other things? You’re not alone, and you can change it. After watching the video at the end of this article, I was reminded of a passage in one of my favorite books, “Work Less,...
Are you for sale? No? Are you sure? Is that even up to you? Well, Comcast wants to charge you protection money in exchange for your privacy. It is amazing how easily we disclose information about ourselves. Sometimes it takes a big company attempting to put us...
Paper. You probably have too much of it, and so do I. I took my parents out to lunch yesterday, and my mother decided to drive. Before she pulled off, she showed me a receipt for two items she purchased at a store that will remain nameless. My Receipt is Bigger than...
Questions. I have a reputation, I admit it. When a friend or family member or anyone else is facing a challenging situation, say being hospitalized, or researching a car purchase, people expect me to ask a lot of questions. There are people who inquire for the purpose...
Today courage is the operative word! They say a business owner should never talk about politics, sex, and religion. And I’m about to talk about all 3 today. About 6 years ago is when I became a consultant for the first time. I was elated and scared, but as the saying...
