There are times when the task at hand simply requires more than the usual amount of effort. Maybe it’s a deadline that is tighter than usual. Perhaps the project is more difficult for some reason or has a unique component. …
A few days before Christmas I was driving between client offices and noticed a woman standing over a dog nearly in the middle of the street. I made a quick U-turn, parked in a no-parking zone, and asked “What can …
Recovery. A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength (according to Google). 2020 has been a difficult year for many. To those reading this who have suffered the loss of a loved one this past year, you …
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 …
