Greetings! Got drama? Have you had it with complaining and blaming? Maybe even backstabbing? Every team goes through good times and bad times. However, there are thing you can do – and NOT do! - that will help you and your team live in peace, harmony and productivity. It comes down to leadership. My pal [...]
Every now and then I feel the constraints of time. On good days, it spurs me to get going. On rough days, it makes me wonder, "Do I have enough time? Am I too old to dream so big?" Then, I call Earl. Earl Fultz entered and WON $25,000 in the Wells Fargo Works Project [...]
The end of the year approaches. Time to assess progress and get ready for a fresh start and new year. NOW is the time to clean up your accounting messes. Like being physically fit, fiscal fitness requires a bit of focus and discipline. The numbers may not be way off. So you and [...]
"Teamwork makes the dream work." ~Sh’niece Tabb Every now and then, I get an email or call from a client that reminds me of why I do what I do. My mission, my why, is to expand peace, prosperity and freedom through honorable, profitable business. When someone reaches out to me for help, they are [...]
Your accounting is like the back of the truck, or your top desk drawer. It can get messy. It takes discipline to get things cleaned up and keep them that way. And discipline makes all the difference to your success. So, let's get the financials tight and right by year end 2014. Here [...]
No more secrets. Owner Susan at Allied Plumbing & Heating has created transparent pay levels for the Techs and they appreciate the honesty and clarity. Now, they know what they need to do to move up the ladder. Pretty cool! (And, nice pic of the two of us on Ride Along Day last week!) I’ve [...]
I travel a lot. I appreciate when the hotel staff does a great job of making me comfortable. Sometimes I don’t need a lot of care, so I will place the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door. Recently, after having done so, I hopped in the shower. At which point someone started knocking on [...]
Here’s a snippet from a recent conversation with a plumbing contractor… “If Bob knew what Steve was making per hour he would quit on the spot. But I had to pay Steve a premium to get him to come work for us. What else can I do? It’s so hard to find good people.” And [...]
The other day my 20 year old dishwasher died. Alas. So, I went to a big box appliance store. I asked to see some dishwashers and a nice young man escorted me to a row of them. From left to right, the most expensive to the cheapest were lined up. I barely cook. It’s just [...]
(View video on YouTube) Manners promote peace, friendship…and sales! Growing up, my sisters and brother and I were fortunate to have a mother who taught us good manners. Yai Yai gave us a rule that if you are going to visit someone, you should bring a gift. Bringing a [...]
