Solving Problems: The Shot Glass & the Mega Gulp
Some problems are the equivalent of a shot glass while others are more like mega gulps. Your challenge is to understand how to address each one. Too often, you approach [...]
Dec, 16
2013
Dec, 9
2013
Productivity – What’s Your “Plan B”
While most business leaders understand the importance of having a "Plan B," they've never told their staff to have one. It's too bad because they are missing out on a [...]
Dec, 2
2013
What a Tree Knows About Productivity
A sneaky tree could give you a good lesson in productivity. It's probably a challenge that you face every day. In Florida, it's not uncommon to see a strangler fig. [...]
Nov, 25
2013
Sales, Communication, and a Digital Dud
Recently I found myself in an electronics store and saw how good communication skills can either bridge a generation gap or widen it. I witnesses a woman, who must have [...]
Nov, 18
2013
The Dirty Little Secret of Success
The dirty little secret of success is that success usually produces a whole new set of problems. If you run a business, you need to be ready for the challenges [...]
Nov, 11
2013
Leadership Challenges – The Uphill Climb
Leadership is easy until you're faced with a challenge. Often, the actual challenge is not that important. But how you respond to it will define your success as a leader. [...]
Nov, 4
2013
Self Improvement – The Two Questions
Top performers share the need for self assessment and self improvement. They have a hunger to get better and move ahead in their careers. Think about people like Steve Jobs, [...]
Oct, 28
2013
Leadership: Less Superman, More Avengers
For leaders, the fastest path to Burnout City is thinking that you have to be Superman and do everything. This can come from being the best at what you do [...]
Oct, 21
2013
Write Your Letter
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone expressing your appreciation and gratitude? Recently, Sir Anthony Hopkins wrote that kind of a letter to fellow actor, Bryan [...]
Oct, 14
2013
Productivity: Stop Fearing Failure
The fear of making a mistake has left some afraid to take chances on the job. The problem is that a certain amount of risk is necessary for growth and [...]