I’m sure some of you will agree with me that 2009 can’t be done and over with soon enough. It’s been a tough year and …
strategic planning
Busy At the Bar (This Round is On Me)
December started with a huge disappointment – my father-in-law passed away. It wasn’t totally unexpected (he was 92) but he was a great guy who …
Is Transparency a Buzzword?
I’ve seen some recent rants about transparency being nothing more than a buzzword. The implication being, transparency is just a trendy fad. It got me …
Help for Long-Term Unemployment
We heard the news not too long ago that U.S. unemployment hit the double digits for the first time in over 25 years. It’s not …
The Most Important Department
I just read a post titled, “The Only Number that Matters in Business.” It took me back to a few months ago when I had …
A Bartender’s Predictions for 2010
Last year, I made my first attempt at writing predictions for the coming year. And, I must say I was a little nervous about it. …
Back to the Wild
I met Mr. Bartender when we were both working at Sea World in the animal care department. Animal care is the department that takes care …