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Change and Opportunity
I had an interesting conversation the other day with a Branch President of a bank that I used to work for. He told me about how he went straight to work at a factory when he was 18 years old. At that time that was just what everyone did. He managed to get a good paying... »
Trading in Youth for a Ladder Rung
After accepting my first management roll as Assistant Branch Manager of a community bank, I began taking banking more seriously. I was making pretty good money and seemed to enjoy the work. I decided I was going to make every effort to continue growing my career with the desire to make more and more money. I was doing... »
Where is the Cheese?
About a year ago a co-worker of mine told me about the book Who Moved My Cheese? written by Spencer Johnson, M.D. I was in a period where I was unhappy with my corporate job and just kept going back everyday. I really didn’t expect things to change, but I kept going back day after day... »
Too Big to Fail
The one concept I have had the biggest problem with in the last year or so of economic downturn is the concept of “Too Big to Fail”. Seriously, what the heck is up with that. As a small business owner and an individual who is always thinking up new business ideas (some serious, most just... »
Time Doesn’t Wait
I started growing my hair long during my senior year of high school. I followed that with a beard as soon as it started growing in enough that I didn’t look like a fool. I had the pony tail and goatee throughout my ski bum and college years. But that came to a screeching halt... »
Is Climbing the Ladder Right for You?
Are you in an industry where climbing the ladder is a wise thing to do? Everyone is different. We all have different needs. It is not my intention to bash those who choose to climb the ladder. I am only trying to point out that climbing the ladder doesn’t work for everyone and that... »