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 | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Business acumen. What does it mean? In short, it means understanding your business—keenly. It’s knowing what details matter and why, and then it’s understanding how they come together and affect the big picture. In developing your business acumen, you learn how to...
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 | May 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
How many times have you checked one off from your bucket list? Dave had preparing for fullfilling one of his dreams for several months. Aside from dreamily watching the chrome flash by, forwarned by the signature rumble minutes earleir, he decided to take the step. ...
by Steve Riege | Dec 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
He handed me the envelope. It was sealed, dated, and said simply Steve. “Save this and open it when we finish our work” he said, with a slight upturned grin.4 months earlier, Vince and I began collaborating on a strategic planning project. Several...