So, 8 steps to improved writing. It's intimidating to write a how to (or should that be how-to) post about writing. I mean, readers are going to search for my mistakes. I know I would, and that's my first point. Your writing will never be perfect, so don't sweat it. 8 Steps to Improved Writing [...]
So, are you managing your business or is it managing you? I want to share two stories about small business owners. One is about managing your business the other is about being managed by the business. A Tale About My Dad My father worked in the grocery business for more than 50 years. He began [...]
What makes a blog attractive to readers? What makes one blog attractive to readers while another bounces visitors at alarming rates? Is it content, layout, grammar, or images? The answer is yes. What Makes a Blog Attractive to Readers? Layout Layout and structure are critical to readability. A well-written post with compelling content that isn't [...]
So, are your business decisions based on facts? Are you certain? To make sound business decisions, you need facts. We all know how fake news has infiltrated our lives. It's easy to accept information that confirms our biases, I've done it, and I'd guess most folks have because it's easy to accept information at face [...]
So, who do people want to work with? What makes one leader attractive and another the bane of the workplace? Why do people flock to some leaders and workplaces and fly from others? Why do some leaders retain skilled team members and others chase employees through revolving doors. The answer is focus. If you’re in [...]
I learned how effective leaders communicate the hard way. Years ago, as VP of operations of a B2C company, I was given little choice but to take over the management of a service and installation department. The head of the department had suffered a debilitating stroke. I knew less than nothing about the installation and [...]
I've been asked more than once how to create an eBook. If you’ve published a series of blogs on one topic you already have an eBook just waiting to be published. Here’s an example, The Fleet Managers Guide to Fleet Graphics. This eBook was compiled from 19 previously published blog posts. How to Create an [...]
So, how is networking at a virtual event different? The answer is that in many ways it's not. Your purpose for attending an event whether to connect with a vendor, seek new customers or as part of a job search, hasn't changed. Yes, some of how you achieve success at a virtual is the same [...]
A couple of years ago I spent nine days in April camped out at the Crown Plaza in Times Square. My wife was working. I was a kept man. With city pass (a seven day NYC subway, train, and bus pass) in hand I was free to explore. Most of my ventures were within walking [...]
Telling your inner voice no can be difficult. For example, several years ago, before our father passed away. My sister took dad to outpatient surgery for removal of a small skin cancer from his forearm. My sister asked me, "What will we do if they amputate Dad's arm?" I did my best to reassure her [...]
