Tag Archives: relationships

Is It Just Me?

Posted on August 26, 2019 by laurencerumming

A major telecommunications company has had a major equipment failure that affected a large percentage of the population.  This has disrupted email communication for the everyday user including small business.  While an inconvenience for the personal user, it is a … Continue reading →

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Loyalty, Generation Gap, and the Workplace

Posted on August 6, 2019 by laurencerumming

Growing up I never heard my father complain about working with the younger generation.  Oh yes, he would complain about their music (Rock and Roll) and their weird haircuts (ducktails and waterfalls), but not their work.  My father was a … Continue reading →

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Listening, Reading and Writing

Posted on July 29, 2019 by laurencerumming

Being male, I quite often am told I don’t listen or have selective hearing or, sometimes that I am deaf.  I am guilty sometimes of paying more attention to my answer than listening to the person speaking.  True listening is … Continue reading →

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Determination Wins the Game

Posted on June 17, 2019 by laurencerumming

Not quite.  Determination and a well executed game will win.  I just watched the Blues win the Stanley Cup against the Bruins.  Were they determined?  After 52 years, you bet they were!  But it wasn’t only determination that won the … Continue reading →

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Culture and the Community

Posted on June 3, 2019 by laurencerumming

Every business, every community, every country; all have their own culture.  They reflect our values, ethics and demographics. We tend to associate culture with those who bring their traditions and values from another region or country, but we all have … Continue reading →

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The Network – Part Two

Posted on April 15, 2019 by laurencerumming

After seeing last weeks post, I know you’re wondering if this old guy has heard of Social Media?  Yes, in today’s world it is an important part of networking.  But, bar none, there is nothing that can match face-to-face, personal … Continue reading →

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Words and Titles

Posted on March 4, 2019 by laurencerumming

Do words, expressions, or the way things are referenced bug you sometimes? One of the ones that I detest is the reference in business to ‘Human Capital’.  I get it.  It is an accountant’s way of justifying people on the … Continue reading →

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What Does it Take?

Posted on February 5, 2019 by laurencerumming

What does it take to attract and retain customers or clients? Attraction is perceived or real value to the person who is seeking the service or product.  That varies a great deal to those who seek.  It varies a great … Continue reading →

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Christmas on the Coast

Posted on December 24, 2018 by laurencerumming

Here on the coast we have been enjoying milder than usual weather in the late fall with only a few days of frost.  The November rains didn’t really materialize and then decided to put on a show in December with … Continue reading →

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Canada Day 2018

Posted on July 2, 2018 by laurencerumming

Wow!  One Hundred and Fifty-one years young!  Our vastness has been both a benefit and a curse.  Economic Development has been a challenge as it has flourished where transportation is prevalent and slow where the cost of moving goods is … Continue reading →

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