We all know him or her. They are smart, and they know it. More importantly, they want to make sure you know it. They are the smartest person in the room. When reviewing an idea or product proposed by anyone other than themselves they say things like: “Oh that sucks”…
How important is the spirit of the organization in the business they attract? I recently heard about a contract negotiation. The buyer told the seller that the agreement presented was more favorable to the seller than to the buyer; more so than any of the other agreements presented by finalists…
Recently I was having dinner with my wife my sister and brother in-law. It was 7:30 PM on a Friday night in a very swank restaurant in the Twin Cities. You know white tablecloths, low light, and dark wood. The kind of place you take an important client or celebrate…
Ten years ago, I moved back to Denver. At the same time, a new shopping center opened up behind my office with a Barbershop. Being convenient, this became my shop. I happened to get Bill as my Barber; he is the owner. Now in this center, we have seen restaurants;…
