(Don’t Be One of) The 5 Worst People You Meet at the Company Holiday Party
Since I have my own business, I don’t really get to attend company holiday parties anymore. I was able to attend my wife’s company parties…
Author: Mack Munro
I Don’t Like it and I Don’t Know Why
The other day, my wife and I had a debate about music while driving in the car. Our Sirius channel was set to The Highway which plays…
3 Things I Learned as an Entrepreneur
I always knew from a young age that I would one day want to be my own boss. While I always fit in working in…
Veteran’s Day 2019: 3 Lessons I Learned in The Navy
On this Veteran’s Day week, I thought I’d do some reflecting on things I learned during my 15-year Navy experience that might be of interest…
Are Your “Before and After” Standards Accurate?
I always find it amusing to watch TV commercials for anti-aging drugs and procedures. There is always the obligatory “before and after” pictures. The “before”…
Management: The Ultimate Customer Service Job
Recently, I spoke with an individual who was considering a role as a supervisor. His only hesitation was that he said he really enjoyed customer…
Credibility: Your Key to Success
My wife has a dilemma. Her favorite personal trainer at the gym she belongs to is leaving the area next month. Even though she doesn’t…
Happy Boss’s Day 2019
The BOSS: Merriam-Webster defines them as “a person who exercises control or authority – one who directs or supervises workers.” Love them or hate them,…
(Ask Why) “We’ve Always Done it This Way”
One of my guilty pleasures is watching doctor shows on TV. Grey’s Anatomy, The Resident, and Station 19. The plots revolve around a bunch of doctors, interns, and…
Does Your Phone Charge You?
Recently I was sitting at the BWI airport waiting on a delayed flight home. As I looked around me at all the other passengers, a…