I’m in Maine today.  A rare January visit for me. Last week was a blizzard with zero temperatures.  This week a driving rain with warmer temperatures which causes sludge and icing. Reading and hearing reports, wet weather is everywhere and where it’s cold, it’s been very cold. One of the many things I admire about […]

Pallets are an interesting business that most people don’t know that much about.  Whenever I tell someone I’m involved in pallets, I can be sure some explanation will have to follow. The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) released some economic impact information this week that might surprise most of you.  It did me. […]

Finishing with Dr. Jennings’ APD Triad. A-Arriving P-Performing D-Departing You can be in the same job for years.  That’s the way careers are.  While you may hold the same title, if you’re a performer, you will be getting better.  You learn.  You develop your range of skill and insights. Experience builds and bolsters you. But, […]

I was exposed to a great business teacher over 40 years ago.  His name was Eugene Jennings. His lectures included many powerful models that remain in my head.  It’s rare a day passes that I don’t use one. One was called the APD Triad.  Jennings conviction was that most of us would find our careers […]