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Penn Emblem Appreciation Day
At the end of each baseball season the Phillies have a Fan Appreciation Day where the team thanks the fans for supporting them all season long. It is a nice way to wrap up the season. This week Penn Emblem had a companywide sales meeting. There were schedules to juggle, logistical issues to deal with,…
Boston Strong
This past weekend I watched the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia. It is a 10-mile run right through the center of the city. My son and his fiancée were running in it for the first time. It was a beautiful day for a run – clear skies and cool weather. Thousands of people lined the…
It Never Ends
Last week my wife and I watched our younger son graduate from Virginia Tech. There were thousands of graduates receiving all types of degrees – bachelors, masters, and doctorates. For years the graduates spent countless hours going to class, studying in the library, writing papers, making presentations and taking exams so that they could reach…
Leap of Faith
I sat through a training class the other week that dealt with implementing change and the challenges associated with it. Let me state for the record – I am pro change. I believe there is a better way to do things. Our job is to find that better way and implement it. I know it…
85 Summers
There are a few recurring themes in books and in movies. There’s the girl marries the prince story. There’s good triumphing over evil. There’s someone overcoming personal adversity. You get the idea. We’ve all heard a “life is too short” story. The story comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes but the moral…
Pride Providers
Several months ago in a Penn Emblem management training session, the moderator asked us a simple question… “What do you do?” Several answers were offered, most taken from our various company mission statements. After our answers – all good ones – she paused and offered, “You sell Pride.” At the time, I was annoyed that…
I Am Thankful
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Menus have been prepared. Turkeys have been purchased. Pies have been baked. Travel plans have been made. With all the excitement surrounding the holiday it is always a special time of year to reflect on what you are thankful for. Fortunately I am thankful for so many things.…