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My Thoughts on Independence Day

July 19, 2024

America’s Independence Day (or commonly referred to as “The Fourth of July”) is one of the most misunderstood of all holidays.  Here…

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IIAV Rocks Virginia Beach!

July 2, 2024

I don’t have an actual “rant” to make this week, but I do want to thank Lisa Harmon & Anna McEachern &…

Businessman stressed at his desk with paperwork.

Three Ways to Manage Your Boss!

July 2, 2024

If you boss wins, you win, right? Your objective is to make your boss more effective to get them promoted. And if…

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Six Big Disadvantages to Remote Work

June 17, 2024

One of the questions I quite often get from candidates is, “What are the disadvantages from working remotely?”  Naturally, I had my…

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Hybrid versus Remote: WDC Insurance Community

June 17, 2024

I have been consulting with two of my best clients during the past week on the topic of remote work environment versus…

Lighthouse on a rocky cliff in a storm.

Quiet Vacationing (In the Office)?

June 17, 2024

A CEO coaching client of mine called me last week and asked me what to do about the, “Quiet Vacationing” craze going…

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Prima Donnas: Good or Bad?

May 23, 2024

If I asked ten business executives if having a Prima Donna in their organization was a good thing, I would bet you…

Lighthouse on a rocky cliff in stormy seas.

Three ways to stockpile Talent

May 17, 2024

I just finished a very long productive with a client of mine.  They are a Top 20 independent insurance brokerage firm based…

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Headhunters: Six Reasons to Use Them

May 10, 2024

A potential insurance client based in Maryland called me this past week and asked me, “Rob, you were referred to me by…

Man overwhelmed by paperwork and coworkers.

Five Reasons why Insurance Agencies fail

May 3, 2024

The past two issues of Rob’s Rants have addressed why producers and account managers fail.  I received many texts, emails, and comments…