It’s easy to say, but harder to execute. Twenty years have passed since I wrote my first consulting article, but I see it over and over: folks who are trying to get rich fast. If you are young and are reading this article, you really do have a lot of time, but you need to … Read moreGet Rich Slowly: It Doesn’t Happen by Accident
I recently received a book as a Christmas gift from Mike James of James Environmental and eComply. Every year without fail, Mike uses a book at his annual employee retreat. In the past, he used the book, Who Moved My Cheese. Phenomenal book. This year he chose a book by Eric Harvey, Leadership Secrets of … Read moreLeadership Skills That Santa Believes In
Holidays are indeed a time of reflection and gratitude. Here at RAS, we are humbled by the efforts of the industry to rally behind #YANKTHATBAG and produce our best results ever! We are all blessed to be part of such a great industry where our competitors are also partners. Relationships stand the test of time, … Read more2019 Air Bag Recall Wrap-Up
Greetings, friends! As we get ready to start 2020 (yikes!) I wanted to share something I learned in 2019 that might help you in the new year. It wasn’t a big, impactful event, but I think it can teach us all about how we can react in business and in life. I traveled quite a … Read moreThe Power of Action
I know that a lot of you are going to think that I am crazy when I tell you my top five tips for January 2020. Some of them are so simple, YOU may not believe that other people are not doing these simple steps. On the other hand, I have been to some businesses … Read moreBack to The Basics
You will harvest what you sow. The thing about a business, a field or a garden is that to get what you want to grow there you have to do quite a bit of work. At this time of the year you most likely are doing a review of how this year went. You have … Read moreWhat You Plant Now, You Will Harvest Later