Author Archives: David

Don’t let the learning stop

Posted on March 9, 2012 by David

Does your business provide continuing education? If not, do you go out and invest your own money in your own future? There are plenty of free opportunities for continuing the education long after the student loans have been paid. Keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Continuous, Education, Future, Learning | 1 Comment

We don’t have a rule for that

Posted on March 8, 2012 by David

Do you have rules and procedures in place to figure out how to interpret your rules and procedures? Madison, known as the “Father of the Constitution” understood what it meant to have a system of rules in place. No rules, … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Excellence, Good Service, Rules | 2 Comments

Like a rock

Posted on March 6, 2012 by David

Not speaking of the slogan used by a major car company. Or the Bob Seger album with the same title. In your decisions as a business owner, as a husband/wife/father/mother/person-in-general, are your principles on solid ground? Don’t just do something, … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Foundation, Goals, Growth | 7 Comments

Being alone can be good

Posted on March 6, 2012 by David

Echoed by our second president, a common theme of the day involved choosing right over choosing popular. Most of us equate that with good character. “Always stand on principle….even if you stand alone.” John Adams, 2nd President of the United … Continue reading →

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It is your reputation

Posted on March 5, 2012 by David

When someone speaks of your business, is it in good terms or is it to complain? Your reputation, while mostly formed on the basis of opinions, can make or break your business. “Associate with men of good quality if you … Continue reading →

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