The Co-Signing Conundrum

By Jim Mathis In difficult economic times, many of us have friends or relatives in need. We want to do whatever we can to help. The easy thing may be to just give them some money. A gift card to the grocery store or paying a utility bill can be a big relief for...

Avoiding The Minefield Of Mediocrity

By Robert J. Tamasy How do you feel when a server in a restaurant is friendly, seems genuinely interested in you, and is prompt in attending to your needs? Or a sales rep who demonstrates eagerness and does more than earning a commission – who goes the extra mile...

Guarding Against Workplace Gossip

By Rick Boxx There is a disease afflicting the workplace that receives little attention, but it’s devastating. This “disease” is gossip, the practice of repeating disparaging, demeaning, and often deceitful information about other people. It destroys relationships,...

How Memorials Keep Us From Forgetting

By Robert J. Tamasy This year in the United States, 30 May marks the observance of Memorial Day, an annual day for remembering the sacrifices of many thousands of men and women who died while serving in the military. It originated in the days following the U.S. Civil...