Several years ago, a seasoned plumber wrote to the U.S. Bureau of Standards promoting a new procedure for cleaning pipes. The bureau replied: “The efficiency of the recommended solution is completely undisputed. However, there is an inherent incompatibility between the…
Joe paced back and forth in his sister’s kitchen one Sunday before dinner. His sister Carol recognized the worried look on his face and called him over to where she stood next to the sink. “Hey Joe, can you hold on…
I had the pleasure of attending the Super Bowl in my home state of Minnesota in February along with many of the parties and events leading up to the big game. One of my favorites is Taste of the NFL, which…
I’m back with another installment of street smarts, those skills that go beyond what is taught in school – the lessons we learn by experience and practice. Never underestimate the value and importance of “extracurricular” education. First idea: Don’t be afraid to…
I often use the expression – One person can make all the difference in the world. That adage certainly applied to my friend Bruce Halle who recently passed away. Bruce was the founder of Discount Tire, the nation’s largest tire and…
If I had to name the single characteristic shared by all the truly successful people I’ve met over a lifetime, I’d say it is the ability to create and nurture a network of contacts. Although I never met David Rockefeller,…
I am a movie fanatic and love to go whenever I get a chance. It doesn’t hurt that I have a son who is a film director in Hollywood. Plus I had the pleasure of serving on Robert Redford’s Sundance…