Aren't we always looking to get more done in less time? So we show up early and work late and it never seems to be enough. Is the answer multitasking? Unfortunately, no. According to a report from the University of London, multitasking makes you less intelligent. They found that levels in IQ dropped as test participants [...]
When I present a seminar, I aim to bring lots of energy and information to the good folks who attend. Sometimes, the energy can fade, so I will incorporate an exercise to re-charge the room. Recently, I did an exercise that illustrated the absolute best business or coaching tip I have in my toolbox. Thought I should [...]
You get a tablet! You get a tablet! At Zoom, now every team member has a tablet. On it: The Operations Manual. The Price Book. How To Videos. Invoicing and Payment Collection. The Top Projects Lists and updates. The Scorecards. Testimonials and Job Evidence Manuals. Access to the internet, videos, Google apps, email, texting…whatever they [...]
Wow. It is the 10th annual A.G.E. Business Planning Retreat. Al Levi, Gail Gudell and I have met every year since 2004 to review our respective business plans. It’s our time to reflect and recommit to our highest intentions. This year we met at Al’s place in Scottsdale, [...]
What a year for gardening! Just when it threatens to get too hot, a thunderstorm shows up and showers the sun-soaked flowers and vegetables. My garden loves it! But elsewhere in town, the heavy rains have submerged tomatoes and petunias…a soggy end to this year’s crop. That’s the thing [...]
“I just can’t find good employees. Nobody wants to work for a dollar anymore. Thank goodness for Joey. He’s my top producer. Customers love him and he delivers top sales every month. If I could clone him, I would! He is one in a million.” My pal Vince owns a Heating and AC company. He’s [...]
“I would willingly stand at street corners, hat in hand, begging passersby to drop their unused minutes into it." ~Bernard Berenson Our most precious commodity is time. You can always make more money. You only have so much time. In order to be successful in business, you must account for your time: the time you spend [...]
