Take a Flood Insurance Lesson from HAZMON

Take a Flood Insurance Lesson from HAZMON

by | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog

Houston is amazingly flat, with high ground existing mostly on freeway interchanges. On top of that, add three bayous and at least two rivers that drain state-sized basins through the city and surrounding residential communities.  When it rains in Southeast Texas the...
What About Ethics?

What About Ethics?

by | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog

Ethics are a set of standards which define correct or desired behavior. That’s an easy definition to state but in practice a hard concept to embrace.  The word is worn like the proverbial cheap suit and bandied about by those whose behavior makes most of us shudder. ...
Don’t Tell People How to Give

Don’t Tell People How to Give

by | Sep 15, 2017 | Blog

It took me a few days to explain the patterns of rescue, giving and recovery observed recently with the devastations brought about by Harvey. Stories in social media and news reporting abounded with individuals pitching in from the get-go. The rescues began almost...
Spies, Lies & Negotiations

Spies, Lies & Negotiations

by | Sep 5, 2017 | Blog

Go watch “Bridge of Spies” starring Tom Hanks. Forget the popcorn. Get a pen and pad to take notes. This is the best video training on negotiation I’ve seen in years. Here are my notes on the movie. Always be prepared to walk away. Make sure the...