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 | Oct 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
I could hear the familiar rumble out of one of my open windows. Looking from my south view, all seemed to indicate another perfect day. Beautiful blue sky, not a cloud, and the leaves in the trees were without motion, as if in a beautiful fresh watercolor for all...
by Steve Riege | Sep 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Expertise What is it, that you bring to the table? Is it skills, knowledge, education, background, those intangibles all rolled into what we call “expertise”? One of my favorite quotable...
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...