Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #254 — In blog #253 I talked about Embrace and drive change. In this blog I want to talk about building a great team. From my early management days, I always tried to groom great people. I have been guilty of just hiring anybody to fill the spot but quickly learned you…

Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #253 — In blog #252 I talked about how the Journey continues. In this blog I want to talk about Embrace and drive change. I’ve written 252 blogs so far about my career in the footwear industry. I’ve shared positive and negative experiences that have shaped me into the person I am…

Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #252 — In blog #251 I talked about the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. In this blog I want to talk about how the Journey continues. After almost 19 years I am no longer a Zappos employee. I had many great adventures and experiences and with great people. If you have been…

Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #251 — Blog #250 I talked about the Great Wall experience in Beijing. In this blog I want to talk about the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The Great Wall experience was pretty incredible. There was so much history there it was breathtaking. After a great breakfast at the hotel our plans…

Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #250 — Blog #249 I talked about when we meet up with Bing before we take some R&R. In this blog I want to talk about the Great Wall experience in Beijing. Charles and I decided to experience China like some others did when they came out. We were always focused on…

Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #249 — Blog #248 I talked about the Shanghai Factories with Rob and Michael. In this blog I want to talk about when we meet up with Bing before we take some R&R. We stayed at an incredible resort in Shanghai. By American standards it would be 5 stars but only costs…

Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #248 — Blog #247 I talked about the FACE golf tournament for charity. In this blog I want to talk about the Shanghai Factories with Rob and Michael. We met Rob and Michael the next morning in Shanghai, it was an early flight so it was going to be a long day…

Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #247 — Blog #246 I talked about China trip starts off at the China office. In this blog I want to talk about the FACE golf tournament for charity. We had one stop before the FACE (Footwear Association Charity Event) Golf Tournament. This was to meet up with Stanley who helped us…

Here is my Journey in the Footwear Industry and the lessons I learned along the way #246 — Blog #245 I talked about my reflection of our year 2021. In this blog I want to talk about China trip starts off at the China office. I started collecting Starbuck mugs in my worldwide travels I have the following mugs from Starbucks around the globe & the US: Alaska …