Embracing the Gray

Embracing the Gray

Frequently restaurants have a policy where incomplete parties will not be seated.  This was the case at the restaurant where I dined over Valentine’s Day weekend.  But sometimes, as you’ll see outlined below, it is necessary to embrace the gray and go off...
Searching for a Human

Searching for a Human

According to Zen Desk, 67% of customers in 2023 say that they would prefer self-service over speaking with a company representative. But there are certain situations where speaking with a human is critical and when you can’t easily get to one, it’s unacceptable and...
Attending Rather Than Presenting

Attending Rather Than Presenting

Usually when I put on a blazer, a dress and/or heels it is because I’m scheduled to deliver an interactive workshop for a client. Last week I had the rare opportunity to be an attendee at a half day educational program. In some ways it is really hard for me to just...
Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship

Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship

January is a pivotal month for most consultants and for me it is no different.  Budgets turn over.  Decision makers are back in the office.  What happens in January can set the tone for the entire year.   It’s also a time where as a...