In the fifteen years I have been writing this newsletter I have never before written on the topic of Thanksgiving. Usually I consider it a little too “touchy-feely” for me plus there are hundreds of other newsletters out there on …
Years ago I came to the realization that there are only three ages of people in the workforce. There are kids, adults and statesmen (although I suppose to be politically correct, we need to change that to statespersons). None of …
One of the many things I try to improve with each engagement is the communication process. While not technically a financial topic, it certainly has economic impact. Inefficient communication causes delays in decision making, action, and business improvement and burns …
When I started my career, being social with your colleagues meant going to the local watering hole after work to have a few drinks. Although the topic may have been sports, current events, vacation, or politics just to name a …
Are you still tackling and accomplishing firsts? When we’re young, there are many things that we’re doing for the first time. Riding a bike, fishing, swimming, reading, writing, driving a car, college, moving out on our own; the list is …
Earlier this month I spent a day with Alan Weiss, PhD. He’s a thought leader in the consulting field and you can learn more about him at AlanWeiss.com. I’ve been a member of his community for a number of years and every …
Every day we are faced with a multitude of choices. In fact, we are faced with so many that most of the time we aren’t even conscious of most of them. Our brains rapidly make choices moment by moment as …
Sometimes accomplishing a goal takes more effort than you’re accustomed to putting in. No matter how hard you might be working, there are times when you realize that the current level of effort isn’t quite enough and you just have …
As one grows in their career and life, it’s important to develop an expertise in one or more areas. Most successful people make their living by doing something well. Whether that be someone who works with their mind or one …
I don’t often write these newsletters as lists but I had some questions swirling around in my head the other morning so I thought I would take the opportunity to share them with my readers. Ask yourself, are my employees …
