Several years ago, I took over the supervision of a section in a Public Agency. I was a newbie in management, enthusiastic, and excited about the opportunity that lay before me. I was informed by my manager that I had a problem employee on my team. He described her as unpleasant, resistant, not a […]
Decision-making shows up throughout the problem-solving process. The decisions may be difficult or unpopular, so it’s very tempting to ignore some of them. Imitating an ostrich, however, is a wimpy way to decide not to change anythingand is quite likely to leave you making awkward explanations later.
• Make conscious decisions: whether to proceed or not, […]
People often ask “What makes a good business plan? Or, “How do I make my plan attractive to lenders and investors?”.
The simple answer is that lenders and investors (I’ll call them “readers” from here on out) are looking for “good deals”. A “good deal” is one that offers the reader a reasonable rate of return […]
Balancing the budget in a small business is no easy feat. Depending on the type of business you have and the type of clients you service can make or break your business.
Sales of products or services must be priced right to make a profit for your small business. You have to factor in your cost, […]
How many times have you thought or said, “Sure, I’d like to (take a course, take a vacation, work on an additional skill or project, etc) but there just isn’t enough time.” When we say, “There just isn’t enough time,” we’re shirking responsibility.
Let’s look at time and I’ll show you what I mean.
Time is […]
I motivate people for a living, but I got a Hard Lession on
Motivation Techniques Here!
To make it quick. Here’s a summary of what I learned
-Make them teach themselves -People will take advantage of you
if you let them. -Different languages are not always a barrier.
How can these Motivation Techniques Translates into
Workplace Motivation.
I have a […]
I hated Kyle Sisk*. A notorious bully, Kyle punctuated my grade school years with misery. He would tease me about my weight, purposely rattle me with shocking language, delight in making me look foolish at every opportunity. Kyle had scary, penetrating eyes and sharp, jagged teeth that looked, appropriately, like fangs. He even had his […]