By Tim Helenthal President & COO It’s often said: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” People usually mean the phrase as compliment. But the entire quote reads—courtesy of noted Brit wit Oscar Wilde—“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” I’m not saying we…
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By Tim Helenthal President & COO Remember rolling your eyes at your parents because you thought they didn't know what they were talking about? And then you got in trouble for being disrespectful? I know it hurts to hear this so much later in life: They were right and you…
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By Tim Helenthal President & COO Reputation management. It’s a phrase that’s all the rage, particularly in today’s fast-paced environment of five-star or no-star polar-opposite online reviews. (How often do we see middle-ground, three-star reviews?) Here’s the problem: The term suggests after-the-fact action. We often hear it come into play…
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By Maureen Beal CEO & Chairman Happy birthday to us. National Van Lines celebrates 90 years in business this year. Nine decades. 1929–2019. The Great Depression all the way up to our current online lifestyle. Now that’s a long life (and a lot of candles). However, I’m not sure longevity…
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