Category Archives: Values

What do leaders do—

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Mike Reardon

In times of crisis? Perhaps the Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy the exit best advice: DON’T PANIC. But, surely, there’s more to it than that. Consider Boeing. They’re in the middle of a crisis. The Dreamliner, their future, is grounded. … Continue reading →

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The infamous ‘Hot Coffee lawsuit’: What was she thinking?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Admit it, that’s what you think every time you hear about this. She put a hot cup of coffee where?!? And did what?!? What was she thinking?!? Never mind the details. Never mind that McDonald’s could have settled for far … Continue reading →

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Open Mike: Oh where, oh where did my Open Mike go?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Oh where, oh where could he be? Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code Just Sayin’  

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Open Mike: Speaking of attention to detail

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Mike Reardon

I went to the inaugural game at JetBlue Park Better known as Fenway Park South The playing field precisely duplicates the quirky dimensions of Fenway Park in Boston. There is a ‘Green Monstah’ in left field. The concessions serve ‘Fenway Franks’. … Continue reading →

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Open Mike: Are you courageous enough to walk out the door?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Or would you be afraid? I recently got a new leader at work. We had a New Leader Transition meeting yesterday. As many of our team as could assembled in a room. We all shared our personal strengths from the Strengthfinders 2.0 … Continue reading →

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Open Mike: Surprise!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mike Reardon

I’m sitting on a plane heading to Nashville. At 9:00 am this morning I had no travel plans. Then the phone rang. An emergency had arisen. Could I go to Nashville? I was supposed to be off. My answer? I’m … Continue reading →

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Traditions have to start somewhere

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Baseball is rich with traditions. The ceremonial first pitch. The seventh inning stretch. Waiting at home for high-fives after a homer. They all had a start somewhere. And I think we started a new one yesterday. Going to Spring Training … Continue reading →

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Where, oh where, did my daily blog go?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Where, oh where, could it be? Let me explain. This is all good. I will continue to post as often as I have something interesting (to me anyway) to say. Just Sayin’

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Hubris? False bravado? Or just plain old stupidity?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Mike Reardon

More Drivers Texting at Wheel Despite State Bans For all the criticism and new legal bans, texting by drivers just keeps increasing, especially among younger motorists. About half of American drivers between 21 and 24 say they’ve thumbed messages or … Continue reading →

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What happens when you’re bored?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Or when you don’t like the way things are? You could just complain. Loudly. You could stoically just accept things as they are. Or you could look past the resignation and the complaints and see the possibilities. Sometimes it isn’t … Continue reading →

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