In Idaho falls, two restaurants serving the same cuisine exist within minutes of each other. Both have fantastic food. However, one is scrapping by while the other thriving. Why might that be the case, and what can be done about it? First, what’s are the customer needs for each restaurant? How do both restaurants meet…

Wind whistles, trees bendAn adventure is aheadInhale the unknown

Dr. Carol Dweck is an expert on growth and fixed mindsets. In her book Growth Mindset, she shares a story from her daughter’s preschool days. She was elbow deep in glue during craft time when her teacher commented jovially upon seeing the chaos, “You’re a mess.” To which her daughter replied, “I’m not a mess….

When an opportunity to negotiate presents itself, I take it. Violent winds shook the canopy of tree branches decorating a mammoth tree in my backyard. Unfortunately, soon after, a sharp crack was heard. A 180+ lb branch had fallen. It was time to trim the tree. I called a company to come out and provided…

Ambient noise, underlying sentiment, all things that are easy to deprioritize. But roots grow quickly and soon a comment that went unaddressed, a thought that went unvocalized has embedded itself in a foundation of doubt. Watch, listen, and seek out the background events worth addressing.