The Garage Sale seems to have been a good success. There are still some great values and we have added more items, including nearly-new demo product this week. Keep browsing: Smalldog.com/garagesale

I was happy to see that the motorcycle tour sold to a couple of lucky folks. Grace and Tony are organizing the ride and we hope to get it in before I leave for the far east. You don’t have to twist my arm to get me to twist the throttle this time of the year so I hope that we can do it one of these next few days!

I thought I would share our team operating principles with you. I cannot take credit for this list of guidelines for happy working as I stole them from my friend Pat Heffernan but they are a very useful reminder about how to create a great work environment!

Demonstrate Gentleness, Dignity and Respect

Communicate with Frankness, Honesty and Clarity

Avoid Blame and Pettiness

Keep Agreements

Assume Good Intentions in Others

Listen and Be Receptive

Ask for Help

Avoid Taking Things Personally

Take Risks and Learn from What Doesn’t Work

Take Ownership for Outcomes

Attack Problems Not People and Seek Solutions

Do it All with Enthusiasm and Joy

Seek Ways to Help Others

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Your Kibbles & Bytes team,
Don, Kali & Ed