As the New Year begins, there is always talk about New Year's resolutions. I don't make New Year's resolutions; as I figure that if I determine I should change something, why wait? And, it is rather overwhelming to have 1000 things add up to begin on January 1st! So, [...]
My experience shows that those people who are organized and prepared stand out in a crowd - and achieve results. A few of the keys to organization are the following: Keep lists - don't get caught up in the latest techno gadget on how to track your to-do list; [...]
Since I'm currently on vacation in Hawaii, traveling with family members who typically do not travel, it has become clear that travel tips I take for granted can be quite helpful - more than I realized previously. Keep lists - it is easy to forget things that seemed obvious [...]
Lately, I've worked on or have seen several projects that have lacked significant follow-up, and it was apparent how critical this step is to achieving results and so I'm devoting a lead article to the subject. The best plans are useless without follow through and follow-up. I've found it [...]
Lately, I've had my fare share of "dealing with difficult people". Although it is good to keep one on their toes, it also makes you take a step back and think about strategies for improvement: Listen - as much as it's possible that what is being said doesn't make [...]
I was teased recently of relating everything back to leadership, and I realized it is true - "it begins and ends with leadership" (as my HR mentor says). A few of the important qualities of leadership: Communicate /Listen - The '80/20' of leadership is communication. Communicate frequently, tell what [...]
I've noticed that the companies that focus on people have long term success; however, I've been frustrated that many times this pattern and reason aren't obvious to those inside the business at the time. Then, years later with lower profitability and diminished sales growth, they wonder what has gone [...]
In today's business environment, lifetime employment is a scarcity. Instead, the focus is on continually maintaining and improving your marketability. Read the business bestseller list - it is important to stay abreast of the latest concepts and business thinking. It is also helpful to look at it from the [...]
As it is New Year's Eve, it seemed appropriate to discuss New Year's resolutions. I've never been fond of New Year's resolutions because I always thought that if I should do something, why wait until the magic day (the New Year)? However, in thinking about this topic in relation [...]
As we seem to be heading into (if we aren't already in) a recession, I thought an appropriate topic would be business and financial literacy, as it is one of the key skills that will help in the survival (and even thriving) through a recession. Keep up with the [...]
