Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Stores, restaurants, credit card companies, and airlines are just a few of the companies offering reward programs. They seek your loyalty by offering special benefits. The offers include cash back, free meals, discounts and even free airline flights. If we like the company, reward programs keep us coming back. If we haven’t yet done businessContinue reading “Rewards Program”

Have you ever seen a person embarking a boat with one foot in the boat and the other on a dock when the boat starts to float away? That is an unstable and scary position to be in. The person doesn’t know whether to try to get on board the boat or reverse course andContinue reading “Slippery Slope”

I used to travel to China for meetings with local and national dignitaries. After the meetings they would provide a formal meal. I learned very quickly to eat and drink slowly because one dish after another was always provided. Sometimes 30-40 separate dishes were provided. Custom and manners required that I eat at least aContinue reading “Endless Meal”

Aaron Judge has power to launch majestic home runs. Aaron Donald has the power to manhandle offensive linemen. Celine Dion has the power through music to melt hearts. Presidents and Prime Ministers have the power to direct nations and influence world events. Business owners and chief executive officers wield the power of commerce to makeContinue reading “Power From On High”

It has become my habit to hike every morning for about 2 hours. I start on city sidewalks, but fortunately many nature trails are nearby. I enjoy the beauty and serenity of these trails. Sometimes I feel strong and can walk farther than normal. Monday was one of those days when I hiked more thanContinue reading “Not For the Faint-hearted”