Monthly Archives: June 2011

Sunday Book Review : Heavier Than Heaven by Charles Cross

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

Heavier Than Heaven : A Biography of Kurt Cobain by Charles R. Cross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a great insight into a legend. Hearing about his confliction with so many things. Raw yet wanting. Amazing [...]

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Political Bites : Southeast Valley Targeting Right Industries?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

Is the Southeast Valley targeting the right industries to create high-wage jobs?
The economy of the future is not driven by industry. It is driven by people. If the Southeast Valley wants to compete globally it needs to focus on [...]

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Sunday Book Review : Display of Power by Daymond John

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

Display of Power: How FUBU Changed a World of Fashion, Branding and Lifestyle by Daymond John
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This book was very similar to his branding book, but nearly as good. This was much more the story [...]

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Political Bites : Purchase a Home with Net Neutral Utilities

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

How much more would you pay for a house that cost little or nothing in utilities?
The problem with solar and other savings is that most home buyers can’t justify upfront costs for service consumed over time because of cash flow. [...]

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Great Service Requires Constant Attention

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

I am a fan of great service. When I see it exemplified I try to share it. For example, QuikTrip does a great job #winning. Another company that has always impressed me is Discount Tire. They always greet me right [...]

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You Can’t Handle the Truth

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

A woman and her son were entering the Subway as my daughter and I were getting out of the car. My daughter uttered, “Hoochie Mama” under her breath. I chastised her for being inappropriate. Her response to me was, “Well [...]

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Seth Godin’s Seven Questions For Leaders

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

A while back Seth Godin asked seven questions for leaders. I figured I would share my answers.

1. Do you let the facts get in the way of a good story?
Not as much as I used to. I like stories and [...]

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Sunday Book Review: Beautiful Teams by Andrew Stellman

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

Beautiful Teams: Inspiring and Cautionary Tales from Veteran Team Leaders by Andrew Stellman
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This book switched off between stories from people in the industry and interviews from people in the industry. A few of the [...]

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Political Bites: Heart Attack Grill Closes

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

What do you make of Heart Attack Grill’s beef with Chandler over paint color?
Business owners tend to blame everyone but themselves when they fall on hard times. This is an extremely difficult time to run any business much less a [...]

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