A New Year, A New Path

  This is the first edition of RealClues in 30 years that lacks Byron’s name on the byline below. Yesterday was my first day back at work and it was also the first day since his death that had a sense of normality and flow. All of us are impacted by loss, whether...

When You Observe Excellence, Model It

  As we head into the holiday season, now is a great time to reflect on your takeaways from 2025 and what steps you plan to take to improve your business in 2026. One of the best strategies to become better at what you do is to look for mentors or successful...

Is the Government Shutdown Finally Over?

  Late Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Senate struck a deal to reopen the government. In truth, however, what they really did is kick the can to January 30, 2026, by keeping current spending levels where they are until that date. While the House and President must...