Have you ever seen a business caught in the crossfire between management and employees? It’s not pretty. It’s distracting, and most of all, it’s damaging to customers. Employees are more powerful than you may think. First, there’s more of them than the boss. Second, their interaction dictates a company’s culture. When one relationship goes sour, … Continue reading “Employee Management is Culture Management”
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My Top Five Books for Motivation
Are you looking for some new ideas, some different ways of seeing things? I have read more than a few books for motivation and personal growth. Some, of course, have shown themselves more valuable (to me, at least) than others. I’d like to share with you a handful of my favorites, so please watch this … Continue reading “My Top Five Books for Motivation”
Taking a Work Vacation
Are you worried that you can’t take a vacation without work falling apart? Does the idea of a stress-free getaway seem impossible to you? There are many steps you can take to avoid this problem, if you budget your time wisely. In this brief video I’ll explain how to best arrange your schedule so a … Continue reading “Taking a Work Vacation”
How to (almost) Effortlessly Increase Productivity
What if your business could save thousands of dollars a month, without cutting staff? This is what any business owner continually seeks to do, right? There are many low-cost, massive-benefit opportunities to dodge wastefulness and increase productivity. You just need to know where to look. In this short, straightforward video I’ll describe how anyone can … Continue reading “How to (almost) Effortlessly Increase Productivity”
Five Reasons Customers are Boss
Recently, I worked with lynda.com to develop a new series of courses designed to help you improve your career, job security and productivity. In the recently released course, Developing Your Business Savvy, I share why your understanding of your customers is absolutely critical to your career success. In this brief sample video I lay out … Continue reading “Five Reasons Customers are Boss”
