Bill Gates is often credited with the quote, “I will always choose a lazy person to do a difficult job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” It’s a great quote, but it came from Frank B. Gilbreth Sr. He studied the best and poorest bricklayers and stumbled on an astonishing fact; he could learn
How to say goodbye – Part II
The economy is thriving, unemployment is less than 4% Employees with high demand skill sets are being aggressively pursued by recruiters and talent acquisition firms.
What can you learn from a departing employee?
Employees leave. No matter how much time and effort you invest, some will move on. When they leave, it’s an opportunity to find out why and learn what can be improved in your company.
What lies do you tell yourself?
In the past, word of mouth and referrals had kept JoAnn’s company busy. But the market was changing with new technology and growing competition. Sales were starting to slump. JoAnn knew something had to be done, but she lacked confidence in her own judgment. She felt ineffective discussing sales with customers. When she talked to a business mentor about her
Would it make a difference?
Would it make a difference if you … Complimented three people Showed up and shared Sent a card to a friend Became a mentor