Lesson learned in testifying against bottle bill
I’ve run a factory. I’ve weathered tariffs. I’ve navigated a pandemic, served on R.I. Commerce Corp. and watched millions of dollars invested in the...
Late bloomers produce amazing fruits
In 1860, a 38-year-old man was working as a handyman for his father, a leather merchant. He kept books, drove wagons and handled hides....
Dress for success: The changing meaning of value
Value is a tricky word to define these days. For many, the word quite simply means inexpensive. For others, it takes on a different...
Focus, not hocus-pocus
A martial arts student approaches his instructor with a question.
“I’d like to improve my knowledge of the martial arts. In addition to learning from...
The dangers of ‘agree to disagree’
As Americans become more polarized, even family dinners can feel fraught. Tense conversations often end with a familiar refrain: “Let’s just drop it.”
As a...
The dynamism of demonstration
In a business setting, particularly in sales and customer service, the adage “show, don’t tell” is often very effective. Demonstrating a product or service...
Pre-position for your next job search
What happens when your employment relationship is no longer working – for your employer or for you? That could happen at any time, forcing...
Losing job is bad for health, but there are way to...
The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in...
Don’t stop dreaming
A wife wakes her husband up and says, “I dreamed you brought me the most beautiful diamond earrings. What do you suppose that means?”
He...
Turn disappointment into determination
His baseball team was behind by one run in the ninth inning; two were out and the bases were loaded. The crowd sat on...
- Featured Event -
