Preparing for the Comeback My heart goes out to the many victims of this horrible virus. I feel deeply and genuinely for those who are struggling to heal, whether physically, emotionally, or financially. At this writing, there is still a lot of work to be done to eradicate this deadly virus. I pray you will be safe, act wisely, and love well from a distance.  The good news is, this present crisis will end, and in many cases, busin...

Be Careful When You Pivot. Businesses all over the country are “pivoting” to a new economy. That’s a buzz word for changing to remain relevant. If you pivot, be careful. The key is to keep your DNA. Find ways to be consistent and true to who you are as a company while staying relevant. We’ve been saying that your “why” is critical for long term business success. How can you keep your why intact when you p...

Americans love to work. We love to solve problems, change things, make our mark. Hard work satisfies a longing in us that comes from deep within our soul. It’s in our red, white, and blue blood.  So, what the heck?  A stay at home order? Ok, we will work from home. Problem solved. Except it’s not. We have clients and customers who are also working from home, and they have customers too, who are canceling orders and, ye...

When I was a kid, I used to play with my grandpa’s magnifying glass. He used it to read the fine print. I used it to, well, to learn important life lessons. After looking at every book or photograph in detail, I got bored.  After all, I was only six, so I did what any industrious six-year old boy would do: I took it outside, beneath the clear, cool Kansas sky. Dry leaves. Sunshine. A magnifying glass: the stuff of adventure! T...