Employee of the Year – 2020

Employee of the Year – 2020

Sometimes you meet that rare person who defies all the odds. What does “defy the odds” mean? Let’s be real clear so that is understood up front. “Defy the odds” is used to describe an accomplishment or something that is seemingly improbable or succeeding in something...
What Happens When a Fire Destroys Your Operation?

What Happens When a Fire Destroys Your Operation?

Back in 2009 on a Sunday morning my company, Consumer Energy Solutions, suffered a devastating fire. It was Sunday so we were not open and no one was there. But it took nearly 3 hours and 47 firefighters to extinguish the fire. Even though the blaze was contained...
What Is Success?

What Is Success?

When I interact with other business people the topic of “Success—how do you do it?” inevitably comes up. Success means different things to different people. For me it’s not just one big SUCCESS! It is an ongoing thing. Every step toward a named goal, anywhere in life,...