When I think about organizations my thoughts are built on a single premise that says: Most people want to make a positive difference in their organization, and any person, regardless of his or her title, can make a positive difference in an organization of any size. Traits of Difference Makers Since some people become positive […]
While President Obama and the Republican Congress argue over who has the best plan for the middle class, small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs continue to take matters into their own hands. If you’re in that group, some of these articles and news stories from this week should help you achieve your goals. Find the […]
One of the wags on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! declared that as Girl Scout cookies begin to be sold online it will mean a lot less work…for parents who have to go around to coworkers begging that they buy boxes of their daughters’ cookies. However, I suspect moms and dads will still be visiting the […]
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, your platform may – more often than not – be a meeting room. Whether you’re selling a prospect, pitching for funding, or speaking to employees, how you conduct the meeting is as critical as the message. How you present yourself when chairing a meeting communicates trust and leadership. […]
Some of you may be old enough to remember when Japanese industry, especially manufacturing, was seen as a juggernaut. It was characterized by the world’s highest levels of quality, unflagging company loyalty and lifetime employment for workers. The quality standards are still there, but the loyalty and lifetime employment are very much on their way […]