Culture
October 28, 2014
7 Steps To Looking Good Without Bragging
Bragging existed long before the Internet was invented. But with the rise of the Internet and social media there’s been a rise in the “Look at me! Me, me, me,”...
October 9, 2014
Productivity Vs. Punctuality
How do you get your employees to show up on time, work longer hours and skip lunch breaks? Wrong question. If you, like many managers and CEOS, are looking for...
September 19, 2014
Six Advantages that Women Entrepreneurs Have (Over Men)
Look out, here comes the female entrepreneur! Women entrepreneurs are making their way in the business world in a big way. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 7.8...
September 16, 2014
Rituals and Superstitions that Boost Your Business
Do you ever try to avoid the number 13, or act a little more cautiously on Friday the 13th? How about throwing salt over your shoulder if you happen to spill...
September 4, 2014
Question Bigger Than Thinking Big
We live in a world of questions. In fact, in business, we are inundated with them. Think about all the questions you ask in a day – everything from “How...
August 15, 2014
All In?
All In? If not you, then who? If not now, then when? If not all in, then why?
July 8, 2014
Dealing With Debbie Downer
Have you identified the “Debbie Downer” in your office? If you are fan of “Saturday Night Live,” like I am, you will know exactly what I’m talking about when I...
May 17, 2014
How To Get Your Employees To Trust You
I seem to get this call a lot. It’s a business owner in desperation, seeking immediate help with employees. The question is inevitably a variation of how do I get...
March 2, 2014
Money As A Motivator
If I have said it once, I have said it a million times, money doesn't motivate people. In fact, the only real way to use money as a motivator is...
February 28, 2014
Rewards Don’t Motivate Employees
It's old school thinking - if you want your employees to be more motivated, put a carrot out in front of them. The logic goes like this: I have a...