Service Anyone?

It was “swearing-in time” in Washington DC this past week, as well as for state legislatures around the country. Newly-elected and returning senators and representatives smiled for the cameras, swore their oaths, and took their seats. It was a fairly drama-free...

As Leader, the Buck Stops with You

One of my long-time brand “heroes” let me down over the holidays. No, it wasn’t the fact that the item I ordered didn’t make it in time for Christmas, though that was the case. Nor was it the fact that this long-time ecommerce vendor failed to plan adequately for the...

How Was Your 2014?

The end of another year is upon us, and a new one is about to begin. How did 2014 treat you? How did you treat 2014? Were you a wallflower, or did you join-in? Sure, the world had its ups and downs, but for me, 2014 was fantastic: I got engaged, got married, welcomed...

Time Flies

They say time flies when you’re having fun. And for me, 2014 has been a blast. On the personal front, I got engaged, got married, and just a couple of weeks ago welcomed home baby Lee. Professionally, I’ve been hard at work with Barrel O’ Monkeyz, helping clients...