Bring on the GREEN! – May the luck of the Irish be upon each of us on this day as we all hope to find that infamous 4 leaf clover or pot of treasures at the end of the rainbow. Should you be so blessed, remember to share as generosity is contagious.
Tag: Relationships
From time-to-time business leaders will reference things that happen in the business and frame them as either an outcome or the results of some set of actions or events. They can be positive or negative. They can be a contribution to the plan or be a distraction to getting to the objectives. These words are…
As we rest each evening and sleep at night our brains are in a constant state of processing. Although part of this processing we must be thankful for as it keeps us breathing and heart pumping, there is a completely different part which is in the mode of distilling all of information overload points of the day. What to keep, what to discard and what to shape into valuable tools and skills to bring value to the culture we live in. It is in this gap of silence where we do our best sorting of data points so don’t miss out on that time of quiet.
In this time and age our workforce exists in many different arrangements. Some roles can be completely remote even to the extent in another part of the city, state, country or even continent. Some can be very flexible in that some of the time the person is in the office and other times working from home or other physical locations away from the organization. Yet some roles require…
Remote and Flexible should not mean without review or standardsRead More »
Our world is filled with variety and change. This ever changing landscape is a testament to the profound beauty the universe gives to us each and every day. Our challenge is to view this beauty through the lenses of purity and not tainted by the biases we have assimilated into our minds.
When you visit the doctor’s office, donate blood, or have the unfortunate event of entering an emergency room or hospital, the monitoring of vital signs takes place. These basic indicators give lifesaving data points to the attending doctors and nurses so that they can provide the best course of action – the next steps. As these vital sign items are…
Our world is filled with numerous situations each day to use the skills of problem solving. The challenge these days is the sharpening of the skills before they are needed. Too often we let them get rusty and then when called upon expect them to work like brand new. If we are not improving our skills, then they are becoming antiquated and out of date.
In a recent conversation with a very successful business owner/leader we were exploring the challenges in his business with some of the emerging future leaders. They are the right people, doing a great effort and contributing to the success of not only the business but also to the others in the organization. You might think – where is the problem in that scenario?
Valentine’s Day may be a date on the calendar each February, but it is rooted in the foundations of the heart. At its core is “LOVE.” Whether from an ancient traditional story of a saint giving love to help others or a more secular perspective of showing affections for a loved one, our society needs to reflect on the truth behind love of neighbor. Today, go out of your way to say hello to someone you don’t know. Genuinely show them the simplest of love by this kind gesture which recognizes them as part of our human race.
As we continue our quest for success in 2023, I’m noticing that owners of businesses are repeatedly asking questions about how to get themselves and the future leadership aligned with the demands and priorities of the business. Whether it is the owner who is thinking about…