Productive Leaders
People return to restaurants, grocery stores, gyms and even churches because that establishment fills a particular need for their patrons, who enjoy a variety of choices. Valentine’s Day reminds us to reaffirm not only our level of commitment to that special…
In September, Congress passed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. This is by no way a comprehensive profile of this complicated act, however this does highlight a few items that you might want to be aware of. Some of the business provisions I found interesting are: 1. In 2011, landlords…
Every relationship has a life cycle. When you are really lucky, that life cycle lasts forever. However, some life cycle end before we are ready to let them go. A business life cycle is like any other relationship in terms of supporting and enhancing those involved…
Simple Tips for a Wealthier 2011 Kick off the New Year by making a viable spending plan. Make a commitment to manage your finances. A savings and spending plan, whether for home or for business, is an integral part of how you manage your home and...
New Year’s Eve is a time for me to make my list of lists that I post on my white board in my office. My 2011 lists are for a variety of purposes; business and personal growth, thoughts, ideas, resolutions, and random To-Do items…
For many people, the holidays are stressful. Go into the holiday season with the understanding that you have to be nicer to other people during this time, both for them and for you. We need to be cognizant that people are operating at a higher stress level during the holidays…
Many organizations desperately need a strategic planning session. They may want better vision, team cohesion, or new products. Most companies hold meetings, hoping that some strategic planning will magically emerge. This is unrealistic…
Wealth is discretionary time.
-Alan Weiss
I am not sure if Alan was the first to say it, but it resonated with me. Many people work to make a living, but they don’t have much of a life. There are a few ways of building real wealth, not monetary wealth…
Work like a dog? Perhaps you should...Things improved for me at work when I started to behave more like my dog. What do I mean? There are a lot of articles on how to be a better manager. This is about how to be a better employee.1. Work with enthusiasm. There are days...
April Peterson