One of my favorite old songs is "I Get Ideas". The essence of the love for the song stems from the fact that when I do get an idea, usually on the kooky side, the idea won't go away until I act on it by either boring my family with it or, expressing it with... Continue Reading →
Leaders and Liters
As you know by now, I'm a word guy. Any play on words is probably the most fun I'll have all day. The latest one that squirmed out of my brain occurred this morning, Hence, the title of this article. I found the following using the A-EYE genius to assure you that the title words... Continue Reading →
Lessons
Somewhere around 60 years ago, I considered myself a golfer. Actually, it was only one of several pastimes I used to hang out with my buddies, drink to excess, and just have fun. "Hanging out" and drinking are topics for another time. Right now, I want to tell you about the first golf lesson of... Continue Reading →
Empathic vs. Emphatic?
"Empathic Listening". This story is 100% true. I've subtitled this brief ditty: "Bob's Attempt at Nuanced Leadership". Malcolm is a department manager reporting to me, the Operations Mgr. He has a problem. His management approach is best described as bigoted bullying. But, as his boss, it’s my responsibility to give him the opportunity to correct his behavior. Too many managers believe... Continue Reading →
The Garage Gallery
"....... a lot like falling in love."
CEO Bob, Update.
The following article was written in April of last year. Note the last line, "Stay tuned." I'm sure all of you have been riveted to your in box waiting. This past month I've been busy converting my stack of completed puzzle into home furnishings. The one you see is Bambi as a teenager (ha ha)... Continue Reading →
Puzzlupagus
"google" "jigsaw puzzle addiction"
Let Us Spray
"I used this form of corporal punishment ..... "
Presenting the First Nationally Televised Jigsaw Puzzle Assembly Competition.
. No football games to watch at the so moment so I'm TV surfing. Just saw a few small groups of young “fans” watching bowling, chess, and curling (sweeping the nation?) and cheering wildly for each strike, checkmate, or however they score in curling. Why not jigsaw puzzle assembly? Imagine the silence as nothing happens. O.K. It’s a... Continue Reading →
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A Family Odyssey.
CEO, BOB
My daughter recently explained to me why I have between zero and no “followers”.
Kaaaayyyy???
"Apparently, Bill agreed with everything."
The Garage Gallery
"....... a lot like falling in love."
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