Wednesday, January 30, 2013

"HOW'M I DOING?" This week's post is one Bob developed in 2011. In this post Bob discusses why it's critically important to get client feedback regarding the work you're doing for them. Because what you don't know can actually hurt you... and your business.

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During his three terms as New York's mayor, Ed Koch was known for asking just about everyone, "How am I doing?" Koch tackled...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

2012 Was a Very Good Year. This week Bob looks back on 2012, considers some memorable moments from the past and looks forward to 2013.

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I like January because it is the beginning of a new year, and even though it's cold, dark and snowy in northeast Ohio, it's also a ...
Thursday, January 17, 2013

BLAME IT ON THE BIG APPLE. This week Bob looks at the state of the print industry, from newspapers to Newsweek to what's in your mailbox.

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On April 3, 2010 Apple changed the way we consume media with the introduction of the iPad. Before that, maybe 30 years ago, I was a salesma...
Thursday, January 10, 2013

LET'S CALL IT A LESSON. This week we asked Bob about Shamrock's memorable mistakes in 2012. He chose to call it Lessons Learned.

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Albert Einstein said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I'll take that one step...
Wednesday, January 2, 2013

REFLECTIONS ON CHANGE. Reflecting on the past and seeking change is common in the New Year. Bob reflects on changes at Shamrock.

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Change is inevitable, in business and in life. Actually, change in business is good since it's a reflection on growth and movement, whi...
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

GIVING AT CHRISTMAS IS EASY. Bob sends holiday wishes to everyone, with hope that the spirit of giving extends through the year.

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We've all witnessed how our nation gathers together to help when tragedy strikes. The same is true at holiday time. We think more about...
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

THE ART OF GIVING BACK. Bob looks at Shamrock's past, present and future giving.

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A Christmas Carol is the story of redemption. When Scrooge visits the home of Bob Cratchit, bearing gifts and goodwill, he is saved from a...