by McDermott + Bull | Aug 7, 2018 | A Relationship Story, Company News, Jeff Black, Jeff Black Article, Press Releases
I’m constantly reminded how much more satisfying it is to consult with clients who truly value the counsel they are provided, versus those who struggle to trust that their best interest is the only thing that matters in the relationship. Well, duh! Of course, it’s...
by McDermott + Bull | Jun 13, 2018 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black, Jeff Black Article
Just three more outs in a meaningless game in June – the San Diego Padres at the Miami Marlins – but for my buddy Tom and me, those three outs make this an official game and both of us have thereby finally completed a journey of more than thirty years. We...
by McDermott + Bull | Apr 30, 2018 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black
I’ll just bet you will be able to relate to this story in one way or another. Some people, like my wife, Laura, would describe themselves as being “visual learners” – they need to see things to understand them. That is definitely not me. Our daughter, Katie,...
by McDermott + Bull | Dec 14, 2017 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black
A friend of mine who worked in a social services nonprofit told me a story about how some volunteer Board members didn’t really understand the cause – where the real work happens on the ground. They were caring people, but they just didn’t have a clear idea of...
by McDermott + Bull | Sep 13, 2017 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black
I often need to remind myself to be grateful. However, when I look in our dog Vinny’s eyes, I realize that he lives his entire life in gratitude. He loves being in the house, but he doesn’t resent being relegated to outside. The look in his eyes never seems to...
by McDermott + Bull | Jul 12, 2017 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black
“…and the word’s been passed this is our last chance.”* Doesn’t it sometimes feel like the whole world is watching us and judging our every move? Kind of exhausting, eh? Maybe, just maybe, we are really the ones doing the judging....