July 25th, 2024 Karen Gershowitz
The conference ended last night, but I decided to spend an extra day in Houston. My friend Ann lives here, and I hadn’t seen her in a while. Getting to Houston from Galveston was interesting. Last night there were massive thunderstorms with high winds. Many areas of Houston lost power and this morning many streetlights […]
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July 25th, 2024 Karen Gershowitz
My penultimate day in Texas focused on the art of Kehinde Wiley at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. On my final day, I hunted down lesser-known artists showing their work in alternative spaces. Sawyer Yards was my first stop. I’d read that the area is filled with murals. That is definitely true, but that’s […]
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July 25th, 2024 Doug Thorpe
Business leaders know the challenge it can be to lead change. When there is a new announcement about something changing, you can often hear the groans that arise. Work teams of all kinds resist change. Understanding ways to overcome the resistance can be a leader’ s best answer in times of change. As I’ve mentioned […]
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April 17th, 2024 Doug Thorpe
In learning how to fly an airplane, one of the first lessons has to do with understanding winds. Winds come in basically three types; Head winds – those hit you right in the face Tail winds – those from behind Cross winds – those at angles from the side I believe the challenges we […]
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March 6th, 2024 Steve DiGioia
Houston boasts a diverse array of dining options, ranging from upscale eateries offering international cuisines to casual Tex-Mex and barbecue joints. For individuals seeking Houston’s most luxurious dining experience, Brenner’s on the Bayou is a top choice. Known for its luxurious menu, elegant atmosphere, and scenic location, this steakhouse guarantees a memorable dining experience. Houston’s […]
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February 7th, 2023 Doug Thorpe
Author’s NOTE: I wrote the first version of this article in 2018 – a full 2 years BEFORE the whole world locked down and faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Business has not been the same since. At a recent luncheon, I was involved in a discussion that I find becoming more common. The topic was this: […]
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