BOM Hits the Road for Networking Opportunities

BOM Hits the Road for Networking Opportunities

I’m a firm believer that, tempting as it is, you simply can’t conduct all business from behind a desk or by phone or email. Sometimes you just have to get out and shake hands and meet people face-to-face. That’s why a few times each year this King Monkey hits the road...
When You’re Not There, Who Does The Work?

When You’re Not There, Who Does The Work?

I’ve written a lot in this blog about how every team needs to have a star performer—a certain someone who always seems to step up at just the right time with an extra effort to propel you and your efforts forward. While I firmly embrace the idea of a star performer,...
No Surprises: Get It In Writing

No Surprises: Get It In Writing

In all relationships, there are three truths: my truth (the truth as I see it); your truth (the truth from your perspective); and the “real truth” (something in-between your perspective and mine, which is probably much closer to reality). In personal relationships,...