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Too many choices!

March 21, 2022

As you know, I am a “fixer.” Like most of us, I wish I could fix the multiple challenges facing our country and our world.  […]

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Guest on The Family Biz Show

August 7, 2021

Recently I was invited by Michael Palumbos to be a guest on The Family Biz Show.  The topic?  “Psychological and Practical Pitfalls in Family Business […]

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Most recent Business Journal Column

August 7, 2021

As I have mentioned before, I do not “blog” as frequently since I began writing a national Business Journal Column.  Here are links to my […]

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Mark your calendar for Automate 2019!

November 11, 2018

Mark your calendar for Automate 2019, April 8-11 Chicago! I attended the last conference, and 4 days were not enough!!

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Renee’s Rule™: Cost Cutting Can Reduce Revenues

April 29, 2018

In the photo below are plastic bags used in the produce departments at WINCO (employee-owned, discount grocery chain) and Fred Meyer (Kroger-owned).  The larger bag […]

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Should employees buy the company?

January 9, 2017

Here is a link to my recent Business Journal column, Should Employees Buy the Company? If you have time to read it, please let me know […]

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3 Critical CEO Attributes

May 1, 2016

Although different companies may require different qualifications at different times, the following key attributes are essential no matter what the situation. Every CEO must be […]

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An interesting statistic

April 17, 2016

Only 24 of the 437 Certified Turnaround Professionals are women.

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Renee’s Rule™ – Results! Results!! Results!!!

July 26, 2015

When hiring consultants, be sure to ask: “What results were achieved because of her/his work?”

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Proud and grateful to live in Portland

January 23, 2015

Uncage the Soul Productions and leading technology companies show Portland, Oregon at its best!

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