
POP! You’re It!
Written By: Kelly Ann Shy, Vice President, JDSM Enterprises My children continue to be a source of inspiration for me in business! I was recently talking with my oldest son about his school activities during this covid-inspired re-opening phase and I learned that he...

Infinite Curiosity
By: Larry Dickman (TAB Facilitator/Executive Coach specializing in communication-related topics) The first time I heard the term was in a sales training program, developed by Joe Zente, the TAB franchise owner in Austin, TX. Simple, Interesting-sounding, and...

What it Takes to Thrive in a World of Uncertainty-The Journey of the Dreamer
By: Ed Bierschenk Lately, with the pandemic causing significant changes in the way we operate our businesses and our personal lives, I have been spending time researching the body of neuroscience for insights into how we can better control our own futures. We now know...

“You’re Fired”
You’re Fired! It was June 15, 2009 when I heard these words. I am so thankful now that it happened. I wasn’t so thankful back then. I had just moved my family from Austin to San Antonio to take this job. My dog died the same week. My sister-in-law had an...

Crisis Communication..Less is More!
By: Larry Dickman (Disclaimer: No communication solution is the best for every possible crisis) Some business owners think that any negative mention in “above the line” media (Television, radio, newspaper) constitutes a crisis. No one wants their name publicly...

Re-Engaging the Workforce after COVID…. “Business-as-Usual”
As many of our businesses are now returning to work from stay-at-home, there will be another wave of change and stress on us and on our employees. During the lock-down we and our employees faced a totally new situation…. working virtually, home-schooling, special...