It was just over 20 years ago when a couple from church I hardly knew asked my brother and I to help them remodel their 100-year-old farmhouse. It started during a fundraiser for our youth group at church.
Category: Stories
Why we should take Gen Y more seriously. (Seriously.)
Born in the 1980s and 1990s, members of Generation Y have always seemed like kids to me. I mean, for them, Nick at Night consisted of reruns of Perfect Strangers and Cheers… shows previous generations (including mine) watched in prime time.
How to break into the world of public speaking
I do speak occasionally, but rarely actually get paid. In fact, for my most recent speaking gig, I got “paid” with an LED lightsabre. Seriously.
Four steps to create a better work space today
My desk is a disaster. It’s covered mostly with sticky notes and papers that need filing or trashed. Which made me wonder, what would it take to create a better work space for myself?
Why great service isn’t good enough.
Just like serving bad food with a smile isn’t the mission of [most] restaurants, simply providing great service isn’t our mission either. Sure, it supports our mission. It helps us accomplish our mission. But it’s not our mission.