I spent a morning with a great speaker this week — Jay Rifenbary. Jay is the author of Return to Your Core: Principles for a Purposeful and Respected Life. His presentation on Tuesday morning was about core values. At one point he asked the group, “What...
While I started out in technical theatre, fortune took me in a different direction and I have spent most of my adult life in the architectural metal business — primarily dealing with railings. While my technical and communications background were skills that I...
I had read an article last year which proposed an interesting premise: once you reach 60, you acquire the right to make the statement “I’m getting too old for this sh!t”. I whole-heartedly accept. “Hey honey, can you clear out the...
It’s December and the holidays will soon be upon us. But, which holidays will you be celebrating? 11 years ago, I introduced the concept of Festivus and Festivus Poles® to The Wagner Companies and we’ve been in the Festivus Poles business ever since....
Be True: Stay true to your ideals, but don’t force them upon other people. Brand values of honesty, kindness, and humility are more enduring that dynamic or cool. Be Natural: Lead by example instead of screaming for attention. False flattery may work in the...
