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Bob Troop
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
Bob’s family-first mindset guides all that he does: The fearless founder of Shamrock celebrates and supports people in a manner that makes people feel good about themselves – and what they accomplish. He’s a mentor, strategist, problem solver, confidant, entrepreneur and civic do-gooder. An adventurous spirit, Bob has no reservation about exploring uncharted waters, which explains his nautical prowess – and his business success.
Posts I’ve Written
Nov 27, 2024
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2024
Holiday
Happy 4th of July!
Mar 13, 2024
Culture
The Luck Behind the Shamrock Name
Dec 20, 2023
Holiday
Happy Holidays from Our Shamrock Family to Yours!
Nov 22, 2023
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving
Dec 21, 2022
Holiday
Warmest Holiday Wishes
Nov 23, 2022
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jun 1, 2022
General Business
What 40 Years In Business has Taught Us
Dec 29, 2021
Holiday
Goodbye 2021
Dec 22, 2021
Holiday
Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season
Nov 24, 2021
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec 30, 2020
Holiday
Goodbye 2020
Dec 23, 2020
Holiday
Warmest Holiday Wishes
Nov 25, 2020
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec 25, 2019
Holiday
Happy Holidays
Nov 28, 2019
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2019
Holiday
Happy 4th of July!
Nov 21, 2018
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2018
Holiday
Happy 4th of July
Jul 5, 2017
General Business
WHO'S WORKING? Tips for Staying Motivated During the Summer
May 24, 2017
Branding
Honoring Powerful Women.
Apr 23, 2014
Branding
Retirement Reflection - Bob takes a look back at his accomplished career, including his 32 years at Shamrock.
Dec 19, 2013
Branding
Tis the Season
Jun 20, 2013
Culture
What it takes to be World Class.
Apr 11, 2013
General Business
Neither Rain, Nor Sleet...
Mar 20, 2013
General Business
Spring Training, Baseball and Business.
Mar 6, 2013
Culture
Handicaps and Hurdles to Reach A Goal.
Feb 27, 2013
General Business
What Makes A Great Leader?
Feb 20, 2013
Culture
Chocolates on the Desk.
Feb 14, 2013
General Business
Is Love All You Need?
Feb 8, 2013
General Business
Trust Me... Once Again
Jan 30, 2013
General Business
"How'm I Doing?"
Jan 23, 2013
Branding
2012 Was a Very Good Year.
Jan 17, 2013
Blame it on The Big Apple.
Jan 10, 2013
General Business
Let's Call it a Lesson.
Jan 2, 2013
General Business
Reflections on Change.
Dec 19, 2012
Holiday
Giving at Christmas is Easy.
Dec 12, 2012
Branding
The Art of Giving Back.
Dec 5, 2012
Branding
Is it Really Better to Give than Receive?
Nov 28, 2012
Branding
Thoughtful Gifting.
Nov 21, 2012
Branding
Owning the Season of Giving Thanks.
Nov 14, 2012
Holiday
Mother Still Rules.
Nov 7, 2012
Holiday
Thanks to Veterans.
Oct 25, 2012
Holiday
Show me your scaredy side.
Oct 18, 2012
General Business
Scared To Act? Just Do It.
Oct 12, 2012
General Business
Scary Boss? Change Your Mindset.
Oct 3, 2012
General Business
Things That Go Bump In The Night.
Sep 26, 2012
General Business
Is entertaining clients just good sportsmanship?
Sep 19, 2012
General Business
This works for me.
Sep 13, 2012
General Business
Heads or tails?
Sep 6, 2012
General Business
This is my fantasy.
Aug 23, 2012
General Business
Who's working?
Aug 15, 2012
General Business
Are you Sirius?
Aug 9, 2012
General Business
Hot in Dallas.
Jul 25, 2012
General Business
Nothing personal: business in Sweden is strictly impersonal.
Jul 18, 2012
General Business
There are no casual Fridays in Germany, but there is more free time.
Jul 11, 2012
Branding
What is it about "taking one for the team" that brings a sense of Olympian-like fulfillment to international business?
Jul 6, 2012
General Business
What can the Olympics teach us about business?
Jun 28, 2012
Culture
What makes a company?
Jun 20, 2012
Culture
Does it make dollars and cents to have wellness programs at work?
Jun 13, 2012
Branding
What's this business about summer camp?
Jun 7, 2012
General Business
Are summer interns worth it?
May 30, 2012
General Business
Women the women of shamrock most admire
May 23, 2012
General Business
I don't, but I know some pretty influential women who do...
May 16, 2012
General Business
Perfect balance. This week Bob offers thoughts about the work/life balance working women, and all parents, face.
May 10, 2012
Branding
Warm toast for working moms.
May 3, 2012
Branding
May brings flowers, Mother's Day and powerful women.
Apr 26, 2012
General Business
Do we give up our privacy to use social media?
Apr 18, 2012
Digital Marketing
Healthcare following the trend of smart phone apps.
Apr 4, 2012
Digital Marketing
pURLs of wisdom.
Mar 28, 2012
General Business
Are mobile payment apps divine or the devil?
Mar 15, 2012
Branding
Businesses with a mobile website plan to eat your lunch.
Mar 9, 2012
Digital Marketing
QR or Not to QR?
Mar 1, 2012
Digital Marketing
KIS MY SMS - This week Bob offers a few notable ideas for text message marketing as part of a mobile solution
Feb 23, 2012
General Business
Talk to me!
Feb 15, 2012
General Business
Of Icons and Idols
Feb 8, 2012
General Business
We can work it out
Feb 1, 2012
Digital Marketing
Age before texting - Does Bob text? You bet, but only when it serves his "boomer" purpose.
Jan 25, 2012
General Business
Seriously? Bob discusses work/life balance, throws a question out to readers and offers a free lunch…
Jan 20, 2012
Branding
The big three
Jan 12, 2012
General Business
We are amazing
Jan 5, 2012
General Business
6 steps to a sticky new year's resolution
Dec 29, 2011
General Business
Beyond the paycheck. What brings you to work each day?
Dec 22, 2011
Holiday
Why that first Christmas lasts forever
Dec 15, 2011
General Business
Going postal will not be relevant in 2012.
Dec 8, 2011
General Business
The CEO as artist-in-charge
Dec 1, 2011
General Business
Everybody's an entrepreneur (really?)
Nov 23, 2011
Branding
Owning the season of giving thanks
Nov 17, 2011
General Business
Have you checked your zipper?
Nov 10, 2011
Branding
Are your customers your friends?
Nov 3, 2011
General Business
Do you play games at work?
Oct 27, 2011
General Business
Hey, Wall Street, wake up!
Oct 20, 2011
General Business
Occupy my street
Oct 13, 2011
General Business
3 things business leaders can learn from the army
Oct 6, 2011
Culture
A communal celebration
Sep 29, 2011
Digital Marketing
And you thought it would be easy
Sep 22, 2011
General Business
Be true to your school
Sep 15, 2011
General Business
Are you game?
Sep 8, 2011
Holiday
September 11, 2021
Sep 1, 2011
General Business
Let me see, that was price, quality, value, service, delivery... Do you want fries with that?
Aug 25, 2011
General Business
Opportunity knocks
Aug 18, 2011
General Business
How to succeed in business
Aug 11, 2011
General Business
"How'm I doing?"
Aug 4, 2011
General Business
Heading towards a management style - part two: the benevolent dictator
Jul 14, 2011
Culture
What do steve jobs, shamrock, raving fans and technology have in common?
Jul 7, 2011
General Business
Heading towards a management style - part one
Jun 30, 2011
General Business
Mentor me - part two
Jun 23, 2011
General Business
Mentor me - part one
Jun 21, 2011
General Business
Positive your attitude: 7 easy ways to improve your day at work
Jun 7, 2011
General Business
Beyond the paycheck. What brings you to work each day?
Jun 2, 2011
General Business
Golf is a series of obstacles to be overcome…
May 26, 2011
Culture
Rocks and stones - part two
May 19, 2011
Culture
Rocks and stones - part one
May 5, 2011
Digital Marketing
Heard on the street - part two
Apr 28, 2011
Digital Marketing
Heard on the street - part one
Apr 21, 2011
General Business
Under the kaleidoscope
Apr 12, 2011
Branding
Welcome to The Shamrock Companies Blog
Nov 27, 2024
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2024
Holiday
Happy 4th of July!
Mar 13, 2024
Culture
The Luck Behind the Shamrock Name
Dec 20, 2023
Holiday
Happy Holidays from Our Shamrock Family to Yours!
Nov 22, 2023
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving
Dec 21, 2022
Holiday
Warmest Holiday Wishes
Nov 23, 2022
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jun 1, 2022
General Business
What 40 Years In Business has Taught Us
Dec 29, 2021
Holiday
Goodbye 2021
Dec 22, 2021
Holiday
Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season
Nov 24, 2021
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec 30, 2020
Holiday
Goodbye 2020
Dec 23, 2020
Holiday
Warmest Holiday Wishes
Nov 25, 2020
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec 25, 2019
Holiday
Happy Holidays
Nov 28, 2019
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2019
Holiday
Happy 4th of July!
Nov 21, 2018
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2018
Holiday
Happy 4th of July
Jul 5, 2017
General Business
WHO'S WORKING? Tips for Staying Motivated During the Summer
May 24, 2017
Branding
Honoring Powerful Women.
Apr 23, 2014
Branding
Retirement Reflection - Bob takes a look back at his accomplished career, including his 32 years at Shamrock.
Dec 19, 2013
Branding
Tis the Season
Jun 20, 2013
Culture
What it takes to be World Class.
Apr 11, 2013
General Business
Neither Rain, Nor Sleet...
Mar 20, 2013
General Business
Spring Training, Baseball and Business.
Mar 6, 2013
Culture
Handicaps and Hurdles to Reach A Goal.
Feb 27, 2013
General Business
What Makes A Great Leader?
Feb 20, 2013
Culture
Chocolates on the Desk.
Feb 14, 2013
General Business
Is Love All You Need?
Feb 8, 2013
General Business
Trust Me... Once Again
Jan 30, 2013
General Business
"How'm I Doing?"
Jan 23, 2013
Branding
2012 Was a Very Good Year.
Jan 17, 2013
Blame it on The Big Apple.
Jan 10, 2013
General Business
Let's Call it a Lesson.
Jan 2, 2013
General Business
Reflections on Change.
Dec 19, 2012
Holiday
Giving at Christmas is Easy.
Dec 12, 2012
Branding
The Art of Giving Back.
Dec 5, 2012
Branding
Is it Really Better to Give than Receive?
Nov 28, 2012
Branding
Thoughtful Gifting.
Nov 21, 2012
Branding
Owning the Season of Giving Thanks.
Nov 14, 2012
Holiday
Mother Still Rules.
Nov 7, 2012
Holiday
Thanks to Veterans.
Oct 25, 2012
Holiday
Show me your scaredy side.
Oct 18, 2012
General Business
Scared To Act? Just Do It.
Oct 12, 2012
General Business
Scary Boss? Change Your Mindset.
Oct 3, 2012
General Business
Things That Go Bump In The Night.
Sep 26, 2012
General Business
Is entertaining clients just good sportsmanship?
Sep 19, 2012
General Business
This works for me.
Sep 13, 2012
General Business
Heads or tails?
Sep 6, 2012
General Business
This is my fantasy.
Aug 23, 2012
General Business
Who's working?
Aug 15, 2012
General Business
Are you Sirius?
Aug 9, 2012
General Business
Hot in Dallas.
Jul 25, 2012
General Business
Nothing personal: business in Sweden is strictly impersonal.
Jul 18, 2012
General Business
There are no casual Fridays in Germany, but there is more free time.
Jul 11, 2012
Branding
What is it about "taking one for the team" that brings a sense of Olympian-like fulfillment to international business?
Jul 6, 2012
General Business
What can the Olympics teach us about business?
Jun 28, 2012
Culture
What makes a company?
Jun 20, 2012
Culture
Does it make dollars and cents to have wellness programs at work?
Jun 13, 2012
Branding
What's this business about summer camp?
Jun 7, 2012
General Business
Are summer interns worth it?
May 30, 2012
General Business
Women the women of shamrock most admire
May 23, 2012
General Business
I don't, but I know some pretty influential women who do...
May 16, 2012
General Business
Perfect balance. This week Bob offers thoughts about the work/life balance working women, and all parents, face.
May 10, 2012
Branding
Warm toast for working moms.
May 3, 2012
Branding
May brings flowers, Mother's Day and powerful women.
Apr 26, 2012
General Business
Do we give up our privacy to use social media?
Apr 18, 2012
Digital Marketing
Healthcare following the trend of smart phone apps.
Apr 4, 2012
Digital Marketing
pURLs of wisdom.
Mar 28, 2012
General Business
Are mobile payment apps divine or the devil?
Mar 15, 2012
Branding
Businesses with a mobile website plan to eat your lunch.
Mar 9, 2012
Digital Marketing
QR or Not to QR?
Mar 1, 2012
Digital Marketing
KIS MY SMS - This week Bob offers a few notable ideas for text message marketing as part of a mobile solution
Feb 23, 2012
General Business
Talk to me!
Feb 15, 2012
General Business
Of Icons and Idols
Feb 8, 2012
General Business
We can work it out
Feb 1, 2012
Digital Marketing
Age before texting - Does Bob text? You bet, but only when it serves his "boomer" purpose.
Jan 25, 2012
General Business
Seriously? Bob discusses work/life balance, throws a question out to readers and offers a free lunch…
Jan 20, 2012
Branding
The big three
Jan 12, 2012
General Business
We are amazing
Jan 5, 2012
General Business
6 steps to a sticky new year's resolution
Dec 29, 2011
General Business
Beyond the paycheck. What brings you to work each day?
Dec 22, 2011
Holiday
Why that first Christmas lasts forever
Dec 15, 2011
General Business
Going postal will not be relevant in 2012.
Dec 8, 2011
General Business
The CEO as artist-in-charge
Dec 1, 2011
General Business
Everybody's an entrepreneur (really?)
Nov 23, 2011
Branding
Owning the season of giving thanks
Nov 17, 2011
General Business
Have you checked your zipper?
Nov 10, 2011
Branding
Are your customers your friends?
Nov 3, 2011
General Business
Do you play games at work?
Oct 27, 2011
General Business
Hey, Wall Street, wake up!
Oct 20, 2011
General Business
Occupy my street
Oct 13, 2011
General Business
3 things business leaders can learn from the army
Oct 6, 2011
Culture
A communal celebration
Sep 29, 2011
Digital Marketing
And you thought it would be easy
Sep 22, 2011
General Business
Be true to your school
Sep 15, 2011
General Business
Are you game?
Sep 8, 2011
Holiday
September 11, 2021
Sep 1, 2011
General Business
Let me see, that was price, quality, value, service, delivery... Do you want fries with that?
Aug 25, 2011
General Business
Opportunity knocks
Aug 18, 2011
General Business
How to succeed in business
Aug 11, 2011
General Business
"How'm I doing?"
Aug 4, 2011
General Business
Heading towards a management style - part two: the benevolent dictator
Jul 14, 2011
Culture
What do steve jobs, shamrock, raving fans and technology have in common?
Jul 7, 2011
General Business
Heading towards a management style - part one
Jun 30, 2011
General Business
Mentor me - part two
Jun 23, 2011
General Business
Mentor me - part one
Jun 21, 2011
General Business
Positive your attitude: 7 easy ways to improve your day at work
Jun 7, 2011
General Business
Beyond the paycheck. What brings you to work each day?
Jun 2, 2011
General Business
Golf is a series of obstacles to be overcome…
May 26, 2011
Culture
Rocks and stones - part two
May 19, 2011
Culture
Rocks and stones - part one
May 5, 2011
Digital Marketing
Heard on the street - part two
Apr 28, 2011
Digital Marketing
Heard on the street - part one
Apr 21, 2011
General Business
Under the kaleidoscope
Apr 12, 2011
Branding
Welcome to The Shamrock Companies Blog
Nov 27, 2024
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2024
Holiday
Happy 4th of July!
Mar 13, 2024
Culture
The Luck Behind the Shamrock Name
Dec 20, 2023
Holiday
Happy Holidays from Our Shamrock Family to Yours!
Nov 22, 2023
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving
Dec 21, 2022
Holiday
Warmest Holiday Wishes
Nov 23, 2022
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jun 1, 2022
General Business
What 40 Years In Business has Taught Us
Dec 29, 2021
Holiday
Goodbye 2021
Dec 22, 2021
Holiday
Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season
Nov 24, 2021
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec 30, 2020
Holiday
Goodbye 2020
Dec 23, 2020
Holiday
Warmest Holiday Wishes
Nov 25, 2020
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec 25, 2019
Holiday
Happy Holidays
Nov 28, 2019
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2019
Holiday
Happy 4th of July!
Nov 21, 2018
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jul 3, 2018
Holiday
Happy 4th of July
Jul 5, 2017
General Business
WHO'S WORKING? Tips for Staying Motivated During the Summer
May 24, 2017
Branding
Honoring Powerful Women.
Apr 23, 2014
Branding
Retirement Reflection - Bob takes a look back at his accomplished career, including his 32 years at Shamrock.
Dec 19, 2013
Branding
Tis the Season
Jun 20, 2013
Culture
What it takes to be World Class.
Apr 11, 2013
General Business
Neither Rain, Nor Sleet...
Mar 20, 2013
General Business
Spring Training, Baseball and Business.
Mar 6, 2013
Culture
Handicaps and Hurdles to Reach A Goal.
Feb 27, 2013
General Business
What Makes A Great Leader?
Feb 20, 2013
Culture
Chocolates on the Desk.
Feb 14, 2013
General Business
Is Love All You Need?
Feb 8, 2013
General Business
Trust Me... Once Again
Jan 30, 2013
General Business
"How'm I Doing?"
Jan 23, 2013
Branding
2012 Was a Very Good Year.
Jan 17, 2013
Blame it on The Big Apple.
Jan 10, 2013
General Business
Let's Call it a Lesson.
Jan 2, 2013
General Business
Reflections on Change.
Dec 19, 2012
Holiday
Giving at Christmas is Easy.
Dec 12, 2012
Branding
The Art of Giving Back.
Dec 5, 2012
Branding
Is it Really Better to Give than Receive?
Nov 28, 2012
Branding
Thoughtful Gifting.
Nov 21, 2012
Branding
Owning the Season of Giving Thanks.
Nov 14, 2012
Holiday
Mother Still Rules.
Nov 7, 2012
Holiday
Thanks to Veterans.
Oct 25, 2012
Holiday
Show me your scaredy side.
Oct 18, 2012
General Business
Scared To Act? Just Do It.
Oct 12, 2012
General Business
Scary Boss? Change Your Mindset.
Oct 3, 2012
General Business
Things That Go Bump In The Night.
Sep 26, 2012
General Business
Is entertaining clients just good sportsmanship?
Sep 19, 2012
General Business
This works for me.
Sep 13, 2012
General Business
Heads or tails?
Sep 6, 2012
General Business
This is my fantasy.
Aug 23, 2012
General Business
Who's working?
Aug 15, 2012
General Business
Are you Sirius?
Aug 9, 2012
General Business
Hot in Dallas.
Jul 25, 2012
General Business
Nothing personal: business in Sweden is strictly impersonal.
Jul 18, 2012
General Business
There are no casual Fridays in Germany, but there is more free time.
Jul 11, 2012
Branding
What is it about "taking one for the team" that brings a sense of Olympian-like fulfillment to international business?
Jul 6, 2012
General Business
What can the Olympics teach us about business?
Jun 28, 2012
Culture
What makes a company?
Jun 20, 2012
Culture
Does it make dollars and cents to have wellness programs at work?
Jun 13, 2012
Branding
What's this business about summer camp?
Jun 7, 2012
General Business
Are summer interns worth it?
May 30, 2012
General Business
Women the women of shamrock most admire
May 23, 2012
General Business
I don't, but I know some pretty influential women who do...
May 16, 2012
General Business
Perfect balance. This week Bob offers thoughts about the work/life balance working women, and all parents, face.
May 10, 2012
Branding
Warm toast for working moms.
May 3, 2012
Branding
May brings flowers, Mother's Day and powerful women.
Apr 26, 2012
General Business
Do we give up our privacy to use social media?
Apr 18, 2012
Digital Marketing
Healthcare following the trend of smart phone apps.
Apr 4, 2012
Digital Marketing
pURLs of wisdom.
Mar 28, 2012
General Business
Are mobile payment apps divine or the devil?
Mar 15, 2012
Branding
Businesses with a mobile website plan to eat your lunch.
Mar 9, 2012
Digital Marketing
QR or Not to QR?
Mar 1, 2012
Digital Marketing
KIS MY SMS - This week Bob offers a few notable ideas for text message marketing as part of a mobile solution
Feb 23, 2012
General Business
Talk to me!
Feb 15, 2012
General Business
Of Icons and Idols
Feb 8, 2012
General Business
We can work it out
Feb 1, 2012
Digital Marketing
Age before texting - Does Bob text? You bet, but only when it serves his "boomer" purpose.
Jan 25, 2012
General Business
Seriously? Bob discusses work/life balance, throws a question out to readers and offers a free lunch…
Jan 20, 2012
Branding
The big three
Jan 12, 2012
General Business
We are amazing
Jan 5, 2012
General Business
6 steps to a sticky new year's resolution
Dec 29, 2011
General Business
Beyond the paycheck. What brings you to work each day?
Dec 22, 2011
Holiday
Why that first Christmas lasts forever
Dec 15, 2011
General Business
Going postal will not be relevant in 2012.
Dec 8, 2011
General Business
The CEO as artist-in-charge
Dec 1, 2011
General Business
Everybody's an entrepreneur (really?)
Nov 23, 2011
Branding
Owning the season of giving thanks
Nov 17, 2011
General Business
Have you checked your zipper?
Nov 10, 2011
Branding
Are your customers your friends?
Nov 3, 2011
General Business
Do you play games at work?
Oct 27, 2011
General Business
Hey, Wall Street, wake up!
Oct 20, 2011
General Business
Occupy my street
Oct 13, 2011
General Business
3 things business leaders can learn from the army
Oct 6, 2011
Culture
A communal celebration
Sep 29, 2011
Digital Marketing
And you thought it would be easy
Sep 22, 2011
General Business
Be true to your school
Sep 15, 2011
General Business
Are you game?
Sep 8, 2011
Holiday
September 11, 2021
Sep 1, 2011
General Business
Let me see, that was price, quality, value, service, delivery... Do you want fries with that?
Aug 25, 2011
General Business
Opportunity knocks
Aug 18, 2011
General Business
How to succeed in business
Aug 11, 2011
General Business
"How'm I doing?"
Aug 4, 2011
General Business
Heading towards a management style - part two: the benevolent dictator
Jul 14, 2011
Culture
What do steve jobs, shamrock, raving fans and technology have in common?
Jul 7, 2011
General Business
Heading towards a management style - part one
Jun 30, 2011
General Business
Mentor me - part two
Jun 23, 2011
General Business
Mentor me - part one
Jun 21, 2011
General Business
Positive your attitude: 7 easy ways to improve your day at work
Jun 7, 2011
General Business
Beyond the paycheck. What brings you to work each day?
Jun 2, 2011
General Business
Golf is a series of obstacles to be overcome…
May 26, 2011
Culture
Rocks and stones - part two
May 19, 2011
Culture
Rocks and stones - part one
May 5, 2011
Digital Marketing
Heard on the street - part two
Apr 28, 2011
Digital Marketing
Heard on the street - part one
Apr 21, 2011
General Business
Under the kaleidoscope
Apr 12, 2011
Branding
Welcome to The Shamrock Companies Blog
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