Category Archives: Career

New life out of tragedy

Posted on January 19, 2016 by David

A customer came in last night looking for a particular item. It was going to be a special order item and the customer was willing to wait. No problem she said. It was the way she said it that caught … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Change, Chaos | 3 Comments

Work

Posted on November 5, 2015 by David

Our work doesn’t define us. What we do defines our work. Have you had this conversation? Me: Hi! I’m David. New Friend: Hello. I’m Tom. Me: Nice to meet you. What do you do? Tom: I’m an engineer. What do … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Value, Worker | 2 Comments

Leave a trail

Posted on June 17, 2013 by David

This was a plaque given to me by my sweet friend Vicki Landrum who passed away suddenly last week. Her memorial service was Saturday. Several people spoke about her character, the fun she brought into their lives and the intellect … Continue reading →

Posted in allforthecustomer.com, Blessings, Career, Celebrate, Encouragement, Friend | 2 Comments

Hire them and keep them

Posted on December 20, 2012 by David

It’s no secret. One of the biggest successes of a business is its people. It can also be one of the biggest blunders. How can you tell which one it will be when you hire a new employee? Unless you’ve got … Continue reading →

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Knowledge and wisdom

Posted on October 2, 2012 by David

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.” Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV) There will be a … Continue reading →

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