Do you know your number? Go Micro.

Recent economic challenges have forced many people to take a closer look at their finances and that, of course, is a good thing.  The practical matters of spending less than you earn, saving, and budgeting have become familiar practices for more people than ever before.  I hope it sticks (we can be a fickle bunch, can't we?) but that's another topic for another day.

The Excellence lesson from Lombardi

The Super Bowl is this weekend and how can you think of the Green Bay Packers without thinking of Coach Lombardi?  He has become an icon for excellence that transcends sports.  We often see quotes and pictures of the legendary coach around people and things associated with success.

The staying power of the hand written note.

What are the things that have had the most impact on you over the years?  Little things do mean a lot and a hand written note, on the surface, is a little thing.  It is widely recognized as a good practice in business.  I've found that it works at home too.