Have you ever played the game “Would you Rather?”
Are you Missing Obvious Clues?
It shouldn’t be hard to determine what killed him…. Not with that unusual knife sticking out of his chest. My new car came with SiriusXM Radio. Flipping through the channels I found old radio shows; The Avenger, Sherlock Holmes, and Fibber McGee & Molly. I grew up with television, but I remember my grandparents talking about how they enjoyed listening to these after the
“Ask Me Anything” lunches
John began holding “Ask me anything” lunches when COVID turned the world on its axis. They were designed to give employees an opportunity to learn more about their “essential business.”
Arm’s Length Management
After 20 years building the company he founded, Fred semi-retired. He believed he had put in place the right people to carry on his vision.
Words Have Power
On the dairy farm where I grew up, we all had chores to do. Every afternoon, we had to sweep the cows’ mangers in anticipation of their next feeding. This was a huge intrusion in the life of a 14-year-old.One afternoon, I’d just finished rushing through the task when my father walked in, looked at the slipshod job I’d done,
“Consider it Done” People
Observant managers know the difference between team members who always seem to be super busy but get nothing done, and those golden few who accomplish twice the work in half the time. These are the “Consider it done” people.
Have you Read The Four Agreements?
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz, was published in 1997. One of the top-selling books in 2021, this small book reveals the self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy. The book offers a powerful code of conduct that can transform your life.
Santa’s Secrets to Success
As a child I wondered how Santa could accomplish so much with just the assistance of Mrs. Claus, a few elves, and some flying reindeer. “The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus” by Eric Harvey. explains all.
Has 2021 been a hard year?
Even during “normal” times, in business and in our personal lives, we encounter challenges and uncertainty. The past year has forced us to live constantly with uncertainty.
Intentional Culture & Memories
Last week I attended a luncheon for past employees of FMC Corporation (Northern Pump, Northern Ordnance, United Defense, BAE Systems) in Fridley. I worked there 30 years ago.