June 2, 2017 “Well Done Is Better Than Well Said” “Well Done Is Better Than Well Said” This is a quote from everyone’s favorite printer, Ben Franklin. And, like so many things he said almost 300 years ago, it is still applicable today. So, what is the big idea behind this important quote? Maybe it means that it is better to do something than just thinking about doing something? Maybe it implies that, no matter how good something sounds, until something is actually DONE, it may be meaningless? Maybe old Ben is trying to spur us on to useful, proactive and productive activities? Often, the idea of starting a task…
May 19, 2017 Feeling A Bit At Sea…Anchor Yourself To An Old Favorite If you are like me, you probably have a stack of beloved books you haven’t read in a while. Perhaps you haven’t even thought about them? They are favorites, though, for a very important reason: they made some sort of noticeable impact on your life, at some point in time. Why not dust one off and give it another look? Was it a book that taught you a valuable and timeless lesson? Were you inspired and uplifted by the subject matter? Did you feel transported above the day-to-day, into the realm of the sublime? Was your moral compass altered or…
July 8, 2009 BUSINESS LESSONS I LEARNED AS A DAVE MATTHEWS BAND FAN (Part 1) Becoming a DMB fan relatively “later” in life has given me an interesting perspective on fans, stars, business and relationships. So, now for something completely different… Lesson 1: Listen to your customers Yes, every person is the expert at their own job or career. However, everyone has clients, constituents, or others whom we depend on for our jobs. They might not know as much as you do about your job, but their opinion matters. SO LISTEN TO WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY. Although touring across America every year with seven band members, a gaggle of technical staff, and a host…
