A Christmas Carl
My name is Eben, Eben Miser. Eben is short for Ebenezer. The name is Hebrew origin, meaning "stone of help." Eben Miser, that's me, and this is my Christmas story. To begin with, you must understand Carl was dead. He died seven years ago this very eve. Christmas Eve, 2034. Without this information, the story [...]
Don’t Manage People—Lead them
Should you manage people or lead them? Years ago, while working in marketing for a retail fashion corporation I watched as the corporate staff asked store managers to conduct specific programs with all store personnel. Every employee was treated exactly the same. There were no variations in the format. Tailoring training to meet the needs [...]
Is Social Media Making Us Antisocial?
Is social media making us antisocial? I'm not the first to ask this question. Most of what I read answers this question with a resounding yes, social media makes us antisocial. I don't see it this way but give me a minute to explain. Is Social Media Making Us Antisocial? Human Nature Hasn't Changed—Much I [...]
4 Keys to Retaining Key Employees
Now more than ever, retaining key employees is critical to any organization's success, growth, and profit. Replacing valuable employees is time-consuming, risky, and expensive. The first step in retaining key employees is knowing what your employees do for you. The second is knowing what they want. Do you know? A friend resigned from her position [...]
What They Don’t Tell You About Owning a Business
If you're considering going from an employee to owning business, good for you. I don't want to talk you out of it. What I hope to do is help you be a little more prepared for what may await you. I grew up working in my parent’s mom & pop convenience store. It was open [...]