Don’t FORCE it!
October 30, 2014 in Jim's Journal
One of my first jobs after college was working at Lou’s Shoe Bazaar (it’s probably why I have an aversion to feet – OK, T.M.I., I know). I would watch person
…read more
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Need More Proof?
October 29, 2014 in Jim's Journal
The path in your lawn provides the evidence for where the mailman and the UPS deliverer walk when they visit you. Your indoor carpet probably has areas that are fading,
…read more
Sticking with the Plan?
October 28, 2014 in Jim's Journal
Did you change majors when you were in college? Have you ever planned to go to a certain restaurant and winded up eating someplace else that evening? This journal is
…read more
Feed all of your Guests
October 27, 2014 in Jim's Journal
Last Thursday, I provided a keynote presentation for the Aimco (Denver, Colorado) Shared Services Center’s team members. There were more than 100 people in attendance. The place was on fire
…read more
More Pictures Please!
October 26, 2014 in Jim's Journal
I think I’ve heard the phrase, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” more often than I’ve heard someone say, “Don’t sweat the small stuff because it’s all small stuff.”
…read more
The Real “Good Hands” People
October 23, 2014 in Jim's Journal
When I was down they lifted me up. When I was going through it they pulled me out. And when I needed some advice, they answered. The “they” that I’m
…read more
Take the Big Swing
October 22, 2014 in Jim's Journal
Part of my brother’s MBA pursuit included studying abroad. When Rodney flew to Paris, France, he didn’t have any money, no place to stay, or a plane ticket home. He
…read more
Are You a Big Tipper?
October 21, 2014 in Jim's Journal
When you leave a tip you leave a part of you, right? Many of us base the amount of our tip on the quality of service we receive. When that,
…read more
Do You Smell What the Rock is Cooking?
October 21, 2014 in Jim's Journal
I used to watch WWE – that’s right “rasslin” (i.e., wrestling). I go back to the 70s and 80s, the days of Bruno Sammartino, Gorilla Monsoon, George “The Animal” Steele,
…read more
You Can’t Rush Their Recovery
October 19, 2014 in Jim's Journal
Have you ever said the wrong thing? Have you ever done something that you regretted? Have you ever let someone down or did something that was totally out of your
…read more