Monthly Archives: May 2016
Get this under control
0 comentsEveryone has stresses. It can be manifested in headaches, grumpiness, pains, loss of sleep, relationships gone bad, and even heart attacks. Chronic stressors like unhappy marriages, business or relationship problems can lead to chronic inflammation which leads to depression, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries and can trigger stroke. Stress can literally clog us to death. Too much ...
Reading MoreImproving Productivity and Momentum through Engagement
0 comentsWith knowledge workers, it seems almost impossible at times to motivate them to urgent, profitable action . We tend to use meetings as a way to generate that urgency. Unfortunately, few people in meetings are clear on the: what, why, where, when, how, and with whom (including management!). It happens so commonly that few people see this as a productivity breakdown, but this is exactly what it is. ...
Reading MoreThe Best Investment You Ever Made
0 comentsWhat is the best investment you ever made? I’ve asked that question many times in our workshop titled “The Eight Mistakes of Growing a Business”. I admit, it’s a trick question. Inevitably everyone’s answers cite either a stock purchase, buying their house, or maybe the money they put into their business. I always wrote down the names of some of my long-term people, ...
Reading MoreWorking Collaboratively in a Multi-Generational Workforce
0 comentsWhile written for the legal industry, lessons on how to work collaboratively within a multigenerational workforce are applicable everywhere. Read my article written in: TLOMA – The Law Office Management Association “Managing the Multi-Generational Firm – Appreciating and Respecting Unique Talents” ...
Reading MoreThe Next Level for You
0 comentsAs managers and successful people, do we live with challenges and problems that need to be fixed? Is it because we believe they are complicated, uncomfortable, and take too much thinking time, so we don’t get around to even trying to fix them? Of course. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t successful individuals. Everyone who tries to succeed encounters problems. ...
Reading MoreThe Hidden Key to Leading Change
0 comentsHeraclitus of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher (535BC – 474BC) stated, “Change is a constant!” Charles Kettering an inventor, engineer and businessman (1876 – 1958) stated, “The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.” Change management was considered a recognized discipline since 1960’s and with it came tools, training and ...
Reading MoreThoughts on Creating and Living an Extraordinary Life
0 comentsThese thoughts come from 50 years of studying success in the professional and business improvement business; being an owner of a coast to coast business, and networking with successful people. Here it goes. 1) Successful people are confident. Whether you’re running a marathon, being exceptionally healthy and fit, building a business, giving an impactful speech, being a producer in your ...
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