When was the last time you’ve seen an executive of a company the size of Goldman Sachs criticize his/her former employer in a major newspaper like The New York Times? Greg Smith, an executive director and head of Goldman Sachs United States equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East… Read More "“Culture Shock at Goldman Sachs.” Or, “How to Quit and Make Headlines.”"
Category: Ramblings
“Why are my eCommerce Sales Down?” Or, “Some Quick Advice for a Store Owner.”
Every now and then I get an email that prompts a blog post and in my mailbox this morning was one of them. With the permission of the emailer, I’m answering it here in the hopes my advice can help more than just the gal I’ll call Ethel. “I have… Read More "“Why are my eCommerce Sales Down?” Or, “Some Quick Advice for a Store Owner.”"
“Delta Airlines CEO Talks to Customers – Imagine That!” Or, “Get Out from Behind the Desk!”
While doing my usual Facebook stalking, I saw a photo posted by Delta Airlines that I had to re-share with those who stalk me. It was a picture of the airlines CEO, Richard Anderson, sitting with a reservations agent taking customer calls “in recognition of [their] great work.” I thought… Read More "“Delta Airlines CEO Talks to Customers – Imagine That!” Or, “Get Out from Behind the Desk!”"
“A Trip Down Memory Lane.” Or, “That Voo-Doo That You-Do.”
When I visited my office in Pennsylvania this week, I was on a mission to find something that I haven’t seen in a while but suddenly found myself in need of. I rummaged through my desk drawers looking for it, but only came up with stupid stuff like pet supply… Read More "“A Trip Down Memory Lane.” Or, “That Voo-Doo That You-Do.”"
“Celebrating Saint Patrick.” Or, “Who Wants to Drive the Drunk Bus?”
Being up in Scranton, PA for a few days, I heard a lot about this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. You see, Scranton is known for two things – being the unfortunate hometown of Joe Biden and their big St. Patrick’s Day Parade. I’m not a fan of either. Especially… Read More "“Celebrating Saint Patrick.” Or, “Who Wants to Drive the Drunk Bus?”"
“A Different Story About Rush Limbaugh.” Or, “Stop Farding.”
I was a 17 year old high school kid when I first heard of Rush Limbaugh. I was making a whopping $5.50 an hour at the former WARD-AM in Pittston, PA when we were one of the first radio stations to carry the conservative talk show host when he went… Read More "“A Different Story About Rush Limbaugh.” Or, “Stop Farding.”"
“A Boney Spicule.” Or, “Yeah, That WAS Something.”
It started out as a speck of bone popping through my lower gum where one of my wisdom teeth used to reside. My dentist called it a “boney spicule.” I called it a pain in the ass. As this piece of dead bone made its way from where it spent… Read More "“A Boney Spicule.” Or, “Yeah, That WAS Something.”"
“Communication is Key with Employees.” Or, “A Little Pizza Goes a Long Way.”
How well do you communicate with your employees? I’m not talking about walking around the office and saying hello. I’m talking about keeping them informed about what’s going on in the company, sharing important news about new products, talking about issues that may impact business and taking time to recognize… Read More "“Communication is Key with Employees.” Or, “A Little Pizza Goes a Long Way.”"
“Requiem for the Postal Service.” Or, “Thank You Mr. Pitney. You’re Welcome Mr. Bowes.”
Is it any surprise that the United States Postal Service is closing mail processing plants and considering dropping Saturday delivery? Nope. When was the last time you sat down, wrote a letter and mailed it? Do you still sit down with a pile of bills each month and handwrite checks… Read More "“Requiem for the Postal Service.” Or, “Thank You Mr. Pitney. You’re Welcome Mr. Bowes.”"
“My View from the Dentist’s Chair.” Or, “Tighten Up.”
I sat in the dentist’s chair with my mouth propped open as a drill dug deep into my molar. As I anxiously prayed that the Novocaine wouldn’t suddenly stop working, the television on the wall was tuned to ABC and the bantering women of The View were discussing – vagina tightening.… Read More "“My View from the Dentist’s Chair.” Or, “Tighten Up.”"