Approaching the end of last year, I think I attached a lot of meaning to starting a plan fresh in 2021. Come January, we’d see my plan through from start to finish. I did it last year, I can do it this year! (Of course, this ambitious planner in me forgot that I didn’t really […]
Read MoreAfter I arrived at work a few years ago, my wife, Rachel, sent me a text saying, “D, my van won’t start. Please keep your phone with you just in case I need you.” Immediately, I thought, “Wow, I’m pathetic! I’m middle-aged and still lack the confidence to jump a car the old-fashioned way. In […]
Read MoreIt has been five and a half years since I sat down for the interview for my current job. And while on most good days, I’m lucky to remember what I had for breakfast, I distinctly remember the word “culture” coming up quite often during our discussion. This is a word that I had truly […]
Read MoreI was watching TV with my Mother-In-Law the other night, and I found myself asking some questions aloud. We were watching Family Feud, and sometimes I am amazed by the answers on the board. I’m sure you’ve found yourself saying, “Who did they survey that thought that was the right answer?” Well, that is what […]
Read MoreRecently, I ordered new kitchen appliances from a local appliance store and experienced some of the worst customer service. Ever. How it started: We ordered our appliances and set our delivery date. We asked them twice to make sure these were not going to be on backorder. The sales rep confirmed, “Nothing is on backorder […]
Read MoreTo all the marketers, salespeople, corporations, SPAMers, advertisers, and vendors who contacted me this week I say to you now:THANKS FOR NOTHING! Actually, I should say, “No thank you!” for clogging my inbox with junk mail, SPAM, worthless advertising, and phony thank-you letters. But what I really want to say is, “You failed!” All that you’ve accomplished is that you pissed us […]
Read MoreThe entire process of purchasing a home is stressful. You start with the excitement of looking and hopefully finding your dream home. Then, you move on to the paperwork. Oh, the paperwork! You provide it, fill it out, probably provide some more. Then you hold your breath until you hear the magic words, “You are […]
Read MoreThe middle Wisconsin sky was cloudless, and the sun was lifting high overhead on the second Monday of January when Tom Morrow clocked in for work at hometown motors. He was in a good mood. He managed to keep Holiday spending within budget this year and he whistled a cheery melody while reading a sticky […]
Read MoreHi, my name is Meredith, and I am an extrovert. I, like many of you out there, have had my ups and downs while navigating this “working from home” thing. I crave human interaction daily and let’s be honest, there is not a lot of that going on right now with no true end in […]
Read MoreYou can spend years building a company culture that includes hard work, rewards, flexibility, and fun company and team building events, but unfortunately, one bad attitude can bring down everything you have worked so hard to for. One bad attitude has a trickle-down effect for your team, and decreases productivity, creates unhappy co-workers, and decreases […]
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