by Steve Riege | May 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
When I introduce myself, telling the inquisitive person in front of me Why I do, they always have a follow up question. When I tell them my “Why”, my answer to their “What do you do” question was actually purposefully intended. Rather than focus on What I do, I...
by Steve Riege | Aug 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tower of Power (or TOP for short) is an R&B-based horn band, originating in Oakland, and they have been performing since 1968. They are best known for their funky soul sound highlighted by a powerful horn section and precisely syncopated bass-guitar lines. I’ve...
by Steve Riege | Jul 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of the most truly remarkable business experiences I have ever had was presented to me in the late 1980s. I was invited to participate in a merger and acquisition presentation in New York City. As the deal was broken down into detail, it was clear this would be the...
by Steve Riege | Mar 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
That is a good Friday feeling. Wow, it was a tough week. I put on my coat, and after placing the wooden hangar on the silver hook mounted on the back of my door, I glanced into the office, and it felt, oh, so good. My wife was working late on...
by Steve Riege | Jun 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
I left a lengthy session with a client deeply involved in their strategic planning process. When I say deeply, I mean way over the top. They asked me to help them finish the plan. They felt they were too close to the task at hand to hold themselves...