How Will You Be Remembered?

How Will You Be Remembered?

I spent a morning with a great speaker this week -- Jay Rifenbary. Jay is the author of Return to Your Core: Principles for a Purposeful and Respected Life. His presentation on Tuesday morning was about core values. At one point he asked the group, "What would you...

The Loss of Henry Bills — Friend and Mentor

The Loss of Henry Bills — Friend and Mentor

While I started out in technical theatre, fortune took me in a different direction and I have spent most of my adult life in the architectural metal business -- primarily dealing with railings. While my technical and communications background were skills that I was...

I’m Getting Too Old For This Sh!t

I’m Getting Too Old For This Sh!t

I had read an article last year which proposed an interesting premise: once you reach 60, you acquire the right to make the statement "I'm getting too old for this sh!t". I whole-heartedly accept. "Hey honey, can you clear out the gutters?"; "Let's get the ornaments...

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

It's December and the holidays will soon be upon us. But, which holidays will you be celebrating? 11 years ago, I introduced the concept of Festivus and Festivus Poles® to The Wagner Companies and we've been in the Festivus Poles business ever since. Here's a photo of...

Most Appealing Qualities in Social Media

Most Appealing Qualities in Social Media

Be True: Stay true to your ideals, but don’t force them upon other people. Brand values of honesty, kindness, and humility are more enduring that dynamic or cool. Be Natural:          Lead by example instead of screaming for attention. False flattery may work in the...

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