Forced Couple Fun: Nonna’s The Trattoria

Forced Couple Fun: Nonna’s The Trattoria

I recently had a breakfast meeting at Nonna’s in downtown Ada. As most of you know, downtown Ada has had quite a bit of change. When I walked in to the restaurant, my breakfast companion wasn’t there, which seemed odd. I then remembered I was in the...
Forced Couple Fun: Wheelhouse GR

Forced Couple Fun: Wheelhouse GR

What began as an excuse to actually make the time for quality time is turning into a blog series. There’s no catchy name for this blog. (Yet.) In fact, we haven’t fully outlined what it should become. But we know that if we commit to writing this blog,...
When a Staffing Tsunami Hits …

When a Staffing Tsunami Hits …

Do you have good employee retention? Up until this past year, I would have said we do. Yes, we have had employees come and go, but overall we have employees who stick around. And then … In a matter of five months, I turned over 31 percent of my team—hence, the...
A Few Thoughts on Grit

A Few Thoughts on Grit

Why do some people succeed and some people fail? That’s certainly a question many of us have pondered. What does it take to be at the top of our game? Do successful people have common traits? Some say yes. Some say no. Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth, associate...