Entres Amis, Between Friends
In 1976 the Canadian government commissioned a book of photography as a gift to the United States in commemoration of its Bi-Centennial celebration. It was a collection of stunning photographs …
The Negative Up-sell… or: ‘But I Don’t Want Any Hash Browns’
One of my colleagues is ….well… I won’t say he is a conspiracy theorist per se, but I will say that he has a healthy dose of skepticism when it …
Oh…the Places We Will Go
I was driving my car some years ago. My lovely little daughter, all of the age of 7, and a bit of a ‘chatterbox’, was giving a tour of our …
New Hours of Service Legislation… for Blogs?
Knock, Knock. “Come on in. Sit down…what’s up?” “Hello Mr. Pratt?” “Yes.” “I am Winston Marsden of the Department of Blogsportation, most people call us the DOB. We are here …
When Your Hero Dies
I remember it vividly. I was 9 years old. I was angry about something on the other arising from an argument in the kitchen with my mother. I ran upstairs …
Less is More… in Soccer and Trucking?
You know the maxim….’Less is More’. It holds an important place in business lore – making things simpler for customers is a good idea. So I was interested to hear …
A Professional Non-Salesperson (or: What NHL Monopoly and Trucking Software Have in Common)
At home I have learned the art of the ‘non-direct approach’ to persuasion. Specifically persuading my son to do something – to try something – or simply read something. I …
Bon Fire of the Insanities
Mary had grabbed several manila folders. She could see them laying askance beside the big mound in her backyard. As she sipped on her glass of wine she contemplated what …
Grinders and Grinding
This is a difficult topic to write about. I am someone who is an optimist, bordering on being an idealist. I served on a volunteer board one time and a …
Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee
“Muhammad, Muhammad Ali He floats like a Butterfly, and Stings like a Bee Muhammad, The Black Superman Who calls to the other guy – I’m A-a-a-a-l -i Catch me if …
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