Tremendous Tracey
would you go the extra mile---literally?
I recently flew into the DFW airport and a close friend offered to pick me up and deliver me to my hotel. As we pulled out of the airport, she aske...
think you can be twice as good as your boss?
To honor our founder, Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, we record an annual message on our website. We typically do this in the fall on the recurring ann...
the seven deadly sins of utensillary management: what’s in your drawer?
#1 The Spoon: A spoon has a small, shallow bowl at the end of it for serving. The spoon-fed manager is an adult bird that always got what he wanted...
occupy your own street
Everything man has ever thought of or laid a finger on is corrupt. It’s just a reflection of our nature. And I’m sorry Star Trek: The Next Generati...
wipe that smile off your face, jack
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, especially orange. Our office has a spritely ceramic jack-o'-lantern on the counter. A guest r...
well read is well fed
Growing up, I had the pleasure of traveling with my father to many of his speaking engagements. He was one of the most animated, pragmatic and ener...
what's your sign?
During my dog, Mr. Blue’s, recent book tour, we set up tents and tables at each city to display his book and other marketing pieces. We had a banne...
coming home
This past week I’ve had the rare opportunity to travel back to each of the towns that has meant something special to me. I’m on a book tour with my...
i’m proud to be a coal miner’s doggie, by Mr. Blue
My Mom is not really a coal miner, but she is from Pennsyltucky, so maybe there’s a little bit of it in her. I am halfway through our “pawtograph” ...
how to shuck a huckster
One of the biggest challenges faced by business owners is choosing whom to do business with. One wrong “ally” can result in lost revenue, stolen cu...
not all who wander are lost
When I was young I had a passion for writing. I was told I was good at it. It came naturally and I enjoyed it. When it came time for college, I wen...
what planet are you from?
I was at a speaker’s retreat last weekend. There is nothing like getting together with 30 of the most seasoned speakers on the planet to get your m...
is your triple “A” rating at risk?
A dear friend and I were discussing the importance of branding, not just to businesses, but to every individual. Personal branding is, in effect, h...
working class dog
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Mahatma Gandhi
In Life Is Tremendous, my father and best-selling...
Are we living in a material world, or should I be a virtual girl?
I was on a conference call today with several tremendous individuals and the name Reid Hoffman came up. Reid is the founder of LinkedIn, which is t...
