Balance is an important topic in my roundtables. Many business owners spend years building successful companies only to realize they have neglected the people they profess to love.
Are You Hovering, Hovering, Hovering?
We’ve heard the term “helicopter parent,” a reference to moms and dads who constantly hover over their children, never giving them the opportunity to make their own decisions or mistakes, swooping in to save the day when things become the least bit challenging.
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Every day, we should be grateful for all the good things in our lives, big and small.
13 Strategic Planning Questions
Strategic Plan! What are your thoughts when you hear those words? Do you roll your eyes? Do you dread the process? Do you know what to do with a strategic plan?
Can You Afford to Ignore Customers?
Jim went shopping for a high-end, luxury car. He showed up at six dealerships in jeans, driving a compact rental. All sold expensive cars, yet only one showed genuine interest. The manager took all the time Jim needed, was highly knowledgeable, and even told him when he could come back to look at a soon-to-be-released new model.
I Can’t Fire Him!
At a recent Roundtable meeting, David shared his concern regarding an employee who was padding his timecard with overtime hours he wasn’t working. This wasn’t the first time Joe had been caught stealing; the last time it was for taking scrap material. Unfortunately, Joe is the only person who performs a complicated assembly process in the factory. So, David has
Is ‘Good, Better, Best’ smart business?
Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best. ~St. Jerome
Is A Cluttered Desk A Sign Of Creativity?
What are your thoughts when you see a messy desk? How about a tidy, organized desk? A University of Minnesota study indicates that people with messy desks are creative and full of new ideas. A clean desk, by contrast, suggests generosity and conventionality.
Monday Quotes 2018 Collection
“Monday Quotes” is something I started in 2015 and every week I like to share a little something on social media to inspire, motivate and make you think a little about the week ahead in business and in life. “If you have a family mission statement that clarifies what your purpose is, then you use that as the criterion by
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