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I tell the story of "Nice Bike" (which involves half-a-million Harley bikers, lots of black leather jackets, one beige rental car, and the sincere acknowledgement of what's really important) to bring home the value of acknowledging, honoring and connecting with people.For more on what the Nice Bike principle can do for you, your business, or your school, please visit my website.
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@robert_g_turner As Teddy R said "Speak softly and carry a big stick." The stick is always great content. Confidence comes with content.
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Author Archives: Mark Scharenbroich
Homemade Italian: Honoring Nonna’s Cooking
The best dishes, from recipes handed down generation to generation, are served randomly throughout the week. The food is authentic Italian, full-flavored and made with love (and without a microwave). The grandmothers relish their time with the staff and customers. Continue reading
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Staying Connected with Older Parents in a Nursing Home
“Your message was so timely as I visited my husband’s dad in a care center over the last two years.” Continue reading
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A Sweet Christmas Story
Finding a quiet spot at the New York LaGuardia airport before an afternoon flight home to Minneapolis on December 23rd can be a difficult task. However, after searching for twenty minutes, our 23-year-old daughter, Kate found a quiet hallway at … Continue reading
Posted in Acknowledging, Connecting, Honoring
Tagged acknowledging, connecting, honoring, Nice Bike acknowledging
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“He Cut Me Off”
After reading my book, Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life, George Kremer sent me the following: Last summer, driving on University Avenue in St. Paul, a guy in a shiny big car pulled up quickly behind … Continue reading
Posted in Acknowledge, Acknowledging, and connect, Connecting
Tagged acknowledging, connecting, interacting, Leadership, Nice Bike
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Jiffy Lube Guy
It’s become an ongoing pet peeve of mine. Not a big deal, just annoying. It happens every time I get my car’s oil changed at my local Jiffy Lube. Since I use synthetic oil, my car can go 5,000 miles … Continue reading
Posted in Acknowledging, Connecting, Honoring, Uncategorized
Tagged acknowledging, connections, customer service, honoring, Nice Bike, thanking
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Better Than Applause
. . . Cynthia went on to share something about each person’s hobbies, their family, their service in the community – something unique about each and every person. Her comments were specific, interesting and very complimentary. No notes. It was all from the head and from the heart. Continue reading