Growing Bigger
A question that has come up recently in several different contexts is the transition from small to big- whether it’s a transition from a sole-proprietorship to a larger business, or whether it’s a transition from a smaller organization, into a larger flourishing organization. This transition is much more critical than the initial launch. I’ve recently […]
Politeness in Business
One of the things my wife Holly and I like to do in the evening is to read to each other. Recently, we’ve been reading Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series, historical novels set around 1800, which follow the career of a captain in the British Royal Navy. Now, there are a number of reasons why the […]
On the Surface or In the Depths?
Coming into spring has been a very bumpy journey for us. In brief, we moved into a rental home in Portland, OR in March, only to find out that a combination of mold and new carpets/paint made it uninhabitable for us. We spent several weeks couch-surfing, and we’ve temporarily landed in an apartment (new contact […]
Peace Unto You: Overwhelmed in business in the season
As the new year approaches, many people with whom I have recently spoken admit to feeling overwhelmed through this holiday season. My tip here is one I’ve recommended before, and is not worn out through reuse: to allow yourself to feel overwhelmed. Let the emotion(s) that are attached to that really come out- fear, sadness, […]
Reaching for Light
Many blessings to everyone in this season! Nearly everyone is reaching for more Light in this time of year, through such holidays as Hanukkah, Christmas, Ramadan, Yule, Solstice, Kwanzaa, or any other winter celebration. For some of us in business, especially in retail, this is a tremendously lucrative time of year as well, while for […]