February 14th, 2008

50 Things I Learned In Management

Here are the top 50 Rules for Managers. Put them in any order you like. Hopefully they will remind you of something or reinforce a concept you have been using. And if not, maybe you will have an “Aha” moment from using this reminder list.

1.You get all of the blame.

2.You get none of the credit.

3.You are always talking about the future.

4.Your job is to make your boss look good and remind him/her of their excellent choice in making you a manager.

5.Make it difficult for your people to fail, as long as they stay in the game.

January 19th, 2008

Making Big Business Decions An Easy Task

How to make important business decisions

Making decisions for your business is no small task. One must consider the results of any decision thoroughly, weigh the positives and negatives, and reach an action plan that will result in the highest possibility of success for the company. Risks must be evaluated and worst-case scenarios taken into consideration. Even small decisions can have a huge impact on the future of a company.

When wrestling with a tough decision, life can be made easier by being more educated about the subject at hand. Often times, as data is collected and research is performed the right decision will become clear and obvious. Therefore, it is important that prior to any important decision proper information gathering takes place.

December 28th, 2007

Top Ten Tips - Dressing For Success

Are you afraid to plan, purchase and coordinate your wardrobe, because you think you might not know enough about style and fashion? Fear no more with these top ten steps to dressing for success tips:

Top Ten Dressing for Success Tips

1. Buy a basic wardrobe
2. Care for your clothing
3. Accessorize

4. Choose colors compatible with your complexion
5. Mix and match pieces
6. Choose outfits to wear for each occasion
7. Buy the right style
8. Dress-up and dress-down
9. Shop at expensive stores and save
10. Buy discount designer outfits

December 8th, 2007

Providing A Blueprint For Generational Leadership

Developing an understanding of the specific ways in which Generations X and Y view the world will provide your organization with valuable insight into how to attract, sustain and motivate the younger generations. When you speak their language and they understand your language, the stage is set for better communication, increased productivity and increased profitability. I was reminded of this when one of my client’s commented, “Why do my younger employees keep talking about this whole ‘balance’ thing, when there’s work to be done?”

There are a couple of important things to consider here.

December 7th, 2007

Resilience, Communications And The Talking Dog

Living in Florida, I am used to the spring and summertime ritual of hurricane preparedness. Plywood for your windows, three days of food per person and fill your bathtub with water. Being an overachiever all of my life, I of course have a pantry full of food (okay, so I shop at Costco), I share a commercial generator with my mother who lives next door and I even have a 40,000-gallon bathtub. In Florida we call it a swimming pool.

November 22nd, 2007

Lost Time Is Expensive!

Once wasted, time is the only resource that cannot be replaced nor recovered - no matter how great the effort or monetary reward! Consequently, it should be a constant focus for any individual or organization to utilize time wisely. If employees could be more productive for just one half hour per day, the savings in lost time would quite substantial. One should consider increasing productivity by: teamwork, better communication, better work styles, taking action quickly, resolving problems, or simply by being accountable.


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