Scientific saying...

Research in one area leads to dividends in different areas.  Science at its best.

Dogs can do more than you think

Studies have shown that pets in the workplace can boost productivity and raise employee morale and Kennedy was walking proof, animal experts say.

“Our pets humanize us. Immediately, there’s something to talk about,” said ASPCA executive vice president Stephen Zawistowski. “A dog provides easy common contact. It’s a neutral contact.”  

President George W. Bush’s National Institutes of Health appointee Elias Zerhouni reportedly earned Kennedy’s support after one of the dogs stayed by Zerhouni’s side during a meeting about the Senate confirmation process.

Things do eventually work out fine, just ask....

Brett Tomko of the Oakland A's: 

But after he was released by the Yankees in July, Tomko was tinkering with his delivery, he tried going over his head in front of a mirror, and it felt good. Using the new style, Tomko has made three starts against division leaders, pitched well in all three and allowed a total of three runs in 161/3 innings. Tomko, 36, enjoys the environment in Oakland, he likes the young pitchers to whom he's serving as an example, and he's an hour flight from his offseason home in San Diego.

"Things couldn't be better right now," he said.

How true it is....

From the book, Satisfied Customers Tell 3 Friend, Angry Customers Tell 3000 by Pete Blackshaw:  "To succeed in a world where consumers now control the conversation, companies absolutely must achieve credibility on every front."  Can you name a few of those companies?

Reading a new book.........

The title says it all:  Satisfied Customers Tell 3 Friends, Angry Customers Tell 3000.  What's your horror story?

Pitino may be getting chastised by the media, but

Everyone makes mistakes.  Time to forgive and forget.  That said, here's another positive quote from Pitino's book Rebound Rules:

"Keep yourself mentally and physically fit, so you can withstand the rigors of competing in a young person's world.  Stay up on the latest technology."

Rick Pitino

To gain a better understanding of his basketball players, Pitino started listening to rap, learned to text, and kept up with technology instead of standing still.

Building Relationships

All relationships have give-ups, give-ins and give and take.  John Maxwell's Winning With People

True or False

Average people do not want others to go beyond average.

Funny quote

A woman has the last word in any argument; anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.  John Maxwell's Winning With People