It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change. ~Leon C. Megginson
Go Think! You Will Thank Me Later
When was the last time you took time to sit and think? No TV, no music, no background noise, just you and your thoughts.
Stop! Let the ducks pass!
It had been a busy day. Joan had been running since early morning; it was now late afternoon. She was anxious to get home. She whipped onto the parkway and almost ran into a parked car. Ahead of her, three cars were stopped in the middle of the road. In a hurry to pass, she swung around the car in
You Can’t Change How Other People Act
A friend lives in a suburb with lovely lawns, trees, and sidewalks: perfect for dog lovers to enjoy an outing with their pets. One of the realities of owning dogs is the “droppings” they leave behind. Most are conscientious about not leaving a mess in yards as they pass by. A few don’t care.
7 Ways to Become a Role Model
At the beginning of each meeting, a board I serve on has an “ice-breaker” question. It’s always interesting to hear the director’s responses. The question this month was, “who was your role model?”
The Pay is the Same
On his first day of work, a 29-year-old man was dropped off by his mother at the factory entrance. As he walked away, his mother leaned out the window and shouted, “Have a good day Dear, and don’t work too hard. Remember, the pay is the same.”
How Do You Talk About Price Increases?
How to pass price increases on to customers is a prevalent topic in Roundtable meetings lately. The price of everything seems to be increasing.
The One Thing
In his book, THE ONE THING, author Gary Keller shares a scene from the movie City Slickers. “Curly, the gritty cowboy played by the late Jack Palance, and the city slicker Mitch, played by Billy Crystal, leave the group to search for stray cattle. Suddenly, Curly reins his horse to a stop and turns in the saddle to face Mitch.
Let’s Talk Pride (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
Bob owns a manufacturing company; his customers are national and international. A couple years ago, he thought he wanted to sell. He called a broker friend and set up an appointment.
They May Not Want To Come Back
People are trickling back to the office. Some are glad to get back to the life they remember, others, not so much. In April 2021, FlexJobs surveyed employees working from home: