Is good advice worth it?
In your day to day life, do you find that time is in short supply? It is my opinion that if your time is limited because of all the activities you are involved with – good advice is worth it. …
Why do you work?
I know some people would say ‘I got bills to pay’. My question becomes is that the only reason? I think that North American’s as a culture are in for some very bad times. This is not because of who …
How do you react to pressure?
Are you shaken up or do you view the pressure as a way to motivate you to become a better person? The reason for this blog is very simple. It is because I’ve gotten tired of hearing in the news that …
Are your past achievements great?
Do your past achievements keep you alive and motivated? I hope not! As the founder of IKEA has been quoted as saying; “The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to every evening think what can be …
Are you a team or just individuals?
Does it make a difference if you are a team or just a bunch of individuals? For a time in my life I worked for an insurance agency. Yes, a group of people who sold life insurance in different areas of …
Where do good solutions come from?
Did you know that good solutions can come from anywhere and anyone? I believe that is true. Let me give you an example of why I believe it is true and why it may not happen as much in your …
Is faith just a superstition?
Why would I ask that? An early morning talk-radio announcer said that the other day, and I was puzzled by it, as it did not make sense to me. Why would I say that it did not make sense to …
What is the best hiring practice?
Is it hiring people that fit your organizations culture? Many people would say that it is the only way to hire, but I am going to take a contrarian view of that. What I mean by that is that I …
Do managers have an impact?
Can managers help you believe in a plan of action? Early in 2016 I read an article about some activist investors and how they have been able to generate very impressive returns. The line that got my attention was by …
Can ‘it’ happen to anyone?
Are you wondering what the ‘it’ is? I type this blog with a great concern for the people involved. There is only compassion for them and unease for others who think this way. My concern is because of a recent …