Each of us has poignant memories of things our children have done that have amazed us. Jan and I are no exception. Reliving those memories suggest there were things that happened early in our son’s life cementing strong feelings toward his political scien
It seems like we have been talking about agent licensing reform since the discovery of fire. There has been lots of talk over the years, and not much action…
You’re established, have a well-defined market niche and have what appears like a smooth running operation, yet there seems to be something missing—that sense that you could be doing, having and giving more…
Last month, President Bush signed an economic stimulus package that will put money in the hands of many Americans and provide tax incentives for many businesses. Unfortunately, the news from the administration isn’t all good. The Labor Department recently
By: Volume 105, No. 2
To Bob Pendleton, technology was never exciting. He saw it as a bother, an annual cost that he preferred to spend on other things. Nor did Bob spend much on marketing. He had a small community, and he relied on referrals to fill the void created when clie
In this presidential election year, it’s difficult to turn on the television without being bombarded by political news and commercials. With all of the speculation about the candidate horserace and predictionsf or November, it’s easy to forget that Congre
Her name was Nell, a constable’s daughter from Canada, and I was determined to make her my valentine. I had already purchased a dozen red roses, a box of dark chocolates and a little lacey something at the unmentionables counter at Macy’s. All I needed wa
How was your “Super Tuesday”? Mine was terrific! That’s because Jan and I sat back and enjoyed watching the results and we didn’t even have to vote! Why? Because we’re from Iowa, remember? We voted in January—and we haven’t seen a candidate since!
What defines a person’s professional life? What shapes and molds it into a satisfying career? A recent McKinsey Quarterly survey presented those questions and several others to working professionals around the wo…