That which doesn’t kill us
July 30, 2009 by Phil Gerbyshak
Filed under Business
…makes us stronger. You know that old saying right?
If you’re reading this blog, you’re not dead, so you’re probably REALLY strong, right?
But do you know what you’re made of? If you haven’t figured it our during the past year or so, when the economic climate was tough, when many companies were laying folks off, and it was hard to tell who to trust in government, religion or business leaders, then you probably won’t.
Now that you’ve been through the trials and tribulations you have, what did you learn about yourself, your style, your team, your hopes, your dreams, your company? …read more
Act Like An Owner
June 30, 2009 by Phil Gerbyshak
Filed under Business
Many years ago, I worked for a company in Menomonee Falls called Strong Capital Management, since acquired by Wells Fargo. It was one of the most interesting places I’ve ever worked, with as many unwritten rules as written rules.
I got a great background in the stock market, in customer service, and lifelong learning at Strong. It was the place that’s molded who I am more than any place else I have ever worked at. While I didn’t agree with everything the firm did, I am grateful for the opportunity I got to work there.
One of the biggest things Dick Strong, …read more




