Executive of the Month

Jerry's done a cracker-jack job as Interim Marketing Director while Skip P. Peterson is on his "sabbatical". In fact, if Skip doesn't come back soon, he may be out on his ass considering the dynamite job Jerry's been doing! (Just kidding Skip -- you know we're pulling for you, and hope you get well soon!). All joking aside, here's a few highlights during Jerry's tenure as Interim Marketing Director:

Jerry's hung two motivational posters in his department. There's one over the coffee maker that says "PERSEVERENCE" with a picture of an ice climber. And there's another poster by the copier with a lighthouse scene that says "VISION". Jerry feels it's a great way to get the troops fired up, and notices a difference in attitude already. He'd like to add another near the candy machine by 4Q.

Jerry's been active in organizing the children's craft table at the 3rd Annual Family Fun Day, collecting over 5 file boxes full of old PowerPoint printouts (3 of which he found from Skip's office).

Jerry's fired 23 staffers since taking the Interim Marketing Director position -- more than any other department! He's also eliminated lunch breaks, and encourages employees to sleep in their office on weeknights. He adds that morale remains high thanks to the posters.

Birdied the 15th hole at Oak Hill Country Club.

Like a strong manager who's in control of his department, a good grip on the handle means more power off the tee.

Golfers who place the club on the ground and then take their grip, often place the club too diagonal in their hand -- too much in the palm of the hand. Factor in the several martini's you've already downed, and you're shooting 120 before you know it.

A proper grip gives you control of the club without inducing tension. Tension with your staffers is a good thing, but in a golf grip it's not so good. So loosen up on the club handle -- making sure the club is secure by anchoring it under the fat pad of the hand. Push down on the handle as you start your takeaway -- this will make sure you cock your wrists, an absolute essential for power. And as we all know, power is a good thing, in golf as it is in life.

Just remember, even if this tip doesn't help your game -- slicing a case of balls into the woods is still much better than having to be back at the office doing real work like all the staffers!