Effective leadership is critical in any organization. When owners, executive leadership, or managers lack the ability to provide direction, coaching and training and motivation for staff, the organizational culture and morale often suffer. Bad leadership can lead to four very bad outcomes for the organization – regardless if it is a “for-profit” or non-profit organization.… Continue reading 4 Very Bad Outcomes
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5 “REAL” Statements
REAL: (of a substance or thing) not imitation or artificial; genuine. “the earring was presumably real gold.” Synonyms: genuine, authentic, bona fide. “Forget about being impressive and commit to being real. Because being real is impressive!” Jonathan Harnisch, Jonathan Harnisch: An Alibiography Being real, or authentic, is something many people struggle with. I am not talking about… Continue reading 5 “REAL” Statements
2 Important Questions
The Nobel Peace Prize is the “supreme award given to those who have made an exceptional contribution to the betterment of the world.” But there is a story about Alfred Nobel that most people do not know. Nobel, a Swedish chemist, made his fortune by inventing powerful explosives and “licensing the formula to governments” to… Continue reading 2 Important Questions
The “8D Problem Solving Process”
Solving Major Problems in a Disciplined Way Problems need to be addressed quickly when they occur, however, they also need to be dealt with thoroughly and make sure that it doesn’t recur. The 8D Problem-Solving Process helps you do both of these seemingly-contradictory things, in a professional and controlled way. Created by the Ford Motor… Continue reading The “8D Problem Solving Process”
26 Tips That Can Help You
Stress is a killer – it is linked to the six leading causes of death including heart disease and cirrhosis. But if it doesn’t kill you, it can make you extremely ill. With every workplace suffering some level of stress, managing it is key to preventing diseases and ensuring a happy workforce. Let’s face it… Continue reading 26 Tips That Can Help You
Building Trust and Credibility: 55 Ways To Do That
Here are 55 ways to build trust in a relationship. 1. It takes many years to become an overnight success. 2. Good intentions are just the beginning. 3. Your reputation is their first impression. 4. Show people that you care about their needs. 5. A promise should be as binding as a contract. 6. Never… Continue reading Building Trust and Credibility: 55 Ways To Do That
4 “Musts” That Are Totally Ginchy!
Ginchy: Cool, groovy. And below is a picture of a “cool” item – a 1952 Perfume-A-Spray dispenser. Yes, those were made and placed in pubic restrooms back in the 1950’s. For a dime, a woman could spray on her favorite perfume like Chanel No. 5. (Read below to find out what this has to do with… Continue reading 4 “Musts” That Are Totally Ginchy!
15 Ways to Beat Procrastination
pro·cras·ti·na·tion noun. The action of delaying or postponing something. We all do it. We all procrastinate in some way. It is human nature. Some of us are very good at procrastinating. Maybe too good. While others try to avoid it when they can. While reading about this topic, I found unending sources (both humorous and serious). “The sooner… Continue reading 15 Ways to Beat Procrastination
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
For this week’s blog, I have a video on the funny side of communication. Many of us have experienced miscommunication throughout our lives. This video looks on the funny side of that issue.
Why You Should Hold On Tight, Part 2
In my last blog, you were encouraged to hold on tight to those dreams of your’s. Some examples of very successful people were listed as ones who appeared to be failures. While looking at many resources, I found seven things you should remember and do in pursuing those dreams. I list those below. Remember you… Continue reading Why You Should Hold On Tight, Part 2