The big impact of the little things
One of my favorite sayings is, “Little things mean a lot – not true. Little things mean everything.”
It is the little things that separate...
Retirement savings: When every dollar counts
Do you know how much you are paying for your 401(k) or 403(b) plan and investments? Paying too much in fees, even just 1%...
The cost of layoffs: Looking beyond pink slips
When economic adversity collides with a business plan, the response to the cost issues must be prompt – and it must be right. When...
Reputation celebration
Many years ago, there was a famous general known for his cunning strategy. At the end of one conflict, he stopped with a small...
Dress for success: How to thaw out in style during midwinter...
New Englanders know winter – the bone-chilling winds, the snow-covered landscapes, the layers upon layers of clothing just to step outside. But what happens...
The joy of working
There was once a high school teacher who supplemented his income by writing short stories. He liked to teach, but he loved to write....
Highway out of the comfort zone
Once upon a time, a king was given two baby eagles as a gift, and he assigned a caretaker to raise and train them....
Good communication is never an accident
A doctor decided to put his overweight patient on an unconventional diet. He advised him, “Eat your regular meals for two days, then skip...
The cloud can bridge the gaps during disruptions
The Washington Bridge closure that disrupted commutes and impacted local businesses in and around East Providence in December serves as a powerful illustration of...
Try something new for a change
Liz Claiborne was a clothing designer for 16 years with a company whose management disregarded her ideas that body types and style preferences warranted...