8 boomers who punched a leprechaun in the nose
The St. Patrick’s day blessing I wrote yesterday was:
May the rain bring you rainbows.
May your rainbows lead to gold.
And if a leprechaun tries to take it,
punch him hard right in the nose.
It’s based on our Leadership Quote of the Week about rain and rainbows, Read more
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Fool or Frog?
They are everywhere. So many of them, they can’t be counted.
A bit bummed. Or maybe more than a bit. Down on themselves for not being more productive.
Back in January, they said they would do it.
In a blink-instant, it was February. Nothing had been started and many were ready to hide out with the hog. Read more
Special Report: Managing the Madness
This Special Report gives tips for getting the best of business and basketball – so that you see boosts instead of dips in morale and productivity during the upcoming busy basketball season called March Madness.
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Welcome Miami Fans
We were so impressed with the show of class at Notre Dame in 2006, that we wanted to spread the word. We also wanted to make it easy for businesses to implement and so we created a few game day tools for businesses. One of them – ready-to-go welcome signs.
This weekend, Carolina plays the University of Miami.
We suggest that businesses in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area post welcoming signs in the door, windows and/or counter tops. The one we’ve created looks like this:
A simple message. Easy to print and post. Click here to download for free. Read more
Welcome Duke Fans
We were so impressed with the show of class at Notre Dame in 2006, that we wanted to spread the word. We also wanted to make it easy for businesses to implement and so we created a few game day tools for businesses. One of them – ready-to-go welcome signs.
This weekend, Carolina plays Duke.
We suggest that businesses in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area post welcoming signs in the door, windows and/or counter tops. Here is one of the signs we’ve created: Read more
Game day mean nothing to you?
Note: If you run a business in or near a college town but it’s not in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, just substitute the names and facts as needed.
During my first twenty years in Chapel Hill, I assumed everyone who lived or worked here was a Carolina fan. During the next ten years, I saw hints that I was wrong.
Now I know…. not all who live and work here are Carolina fans.
But all of us are – admittedly or not – grateful for Carolina’s presence. After all – it’s the largest employer – Read more
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To Tweet or Not to Tweet for Business
To many of us seeking to increase productivity and morale, all this tweet and twitter stuff seems ridiculous. On more than one occasion, I’ve heard people (myself included) say, “How do they have time for that?!” Well – take a look at this. Read more
Ending March Madness
Featured in “Business Class” Volume 7 Issue 5
It’s amazing the difference a little four letter word can make. The right four letter word.
Larry had a situation to tackle. We brainstormed all the possible approaches, weighed the pros and cons, reviewed a cost/benefit analysis and then Larry chose his path. Next he made an action plan and time table.
Each time Larry and I met after that, he wanted to discuss a different approach.
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