Are You Down in the Weeds or Up in the Trees?

Came across this question this morning, in an e-book I downloaded to my kindle last night called Time Management 2.0 by H. Reardon and C. Kane. Got me thinking about how I spend time on stuff that has nothing to do with the things I need to be focusing on. It really doesn’t matter howContinue reading “Are You Down in the Weeds or Up in the Trees?”

You can’t buy your way out of a problem you behaved your way into…

The quick-fix. We are all guilty of searching for it. We don’t want to do THE WORK we just want “IT” to change – magically. After which we will sail or ride into the sunset. Newsflash: There are no quick tips, how-to techniques or “you can bet your life on it” tactics that will magicallyContinue reading “You can’t buy your way out of a problem you behaved your way into…”

If Your Business Plan & Model are Based on Fictitious Assumptions You’re Finished BEFORE You Even Start!

So many great ideas out there but none are getting implemented because the banks won’t lend and investors won’t invest. The world has never been without dreamers. Everyone has a great idea and most think that all it takes is MONEY to get it done. We fixate, we obsess on money. Even non-profits experience thisContinue reading “If Your Business Plan & Model are Based on Fictitious Assumptions You’re Finished BEFORE You Even Start!”

Why Comparisons NEVER Put Us in a Great Frame of Mind!

  Yesterday I found myself feeling down. I started to bitch to myself about what I was doing with my life. I felt as if I was making zero progress and not ‘getting it together’ as quickly as I thought I needed to to take the steps I SHOULD be taking. I guess I couldContinue reading “Why Comparisons NEVER Put Us in a Great Frame of Mind!”

Happy Employees = Profitable Business

The business climate is still a shaky one. Uncertainty reigns supreme. Because of the State of Emergency, many businesses have no choice but to lay off staff because the volume of business just isn’t there to warrant retaining as many employees to serve during the limited operating hours and dwindling customer base. This decision hasContinue reading “Happy Employees = Profitable Business”