Some of the best business lessons I have learned have come about during times when I was doing something that had nothing to do with business at all. Below are five of my favorites. Expect another batch sometime down the …
There are times when the task at hand simply requires more than the usual amount of effort. Maybe it’s a deadline that is tighter than usual. Perhaps the project is more difficult for some reason or has a unique component. …
A few days before Christmas I was driving between client offices and noticed a woman standing over a dog nearly in the middle of the street. I made a quick U-turn, parked in a no-parking zone, and asked “What can …
Recovery. A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength (according to Google). 2020 has been a difficult year for many. To those reading this who have suffered the loss of a loved one this past year, you …
In the fifteen years I have been writing this newsletter I have never before written on the topic of Thanksgiving. Usually I consider it a little too “touchy-feely” for me plus there are hundreds of other newsletters out there on …
Years ago I came to the realization that there are only three ages of people in the workforce. There are kids, adults and statesmen (although I suppose to be politically correct, we need to change that to statespersons). None of …
One of the many things I try to improve with each engagement is the communication process. While not technically a financial topic, it certainly has economic impact. Inefficient communication causes delays in decision making, action, and business improvement and burns …
When I started my career, being social with your colleagues meant going to the local watering hole after work to have a few drinks. Although the topic may have been sports, current events, vacation, or politics just to name a …
Are you still tackling and accomplishing firsts? When we’re young, there are many things that we’re doing for the first time. Riding a bike, fishing, swimming, reading, writing, driving a car, college, moving out on our own; the list is …
Earlier this month I spent a day with Alan Weiss, PhD. He’s a thought leader in the consulting field and you can learn more about him at AlanWeiss.com. I’ve been a member of his community for a number of years and every …
